This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1857 Excerpt: ... a widower without the guardianship of her mother, even although all the guests were as prudent as a protocol. This was said at table, where a feast was spread such as Teliae had never before seen. There was a bouillon gras, a bouilli served with melon, a poulet aux choux, a dish of veau aux epinards, a slice of ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1857 Excerpt: ... a widower without the guardianship of her mother, even although all the guests were as prudent as a protocol. This was said at table, where a feast was spread such as Teliae had never before seen. There was a bouillon gras, a bouilli served with melon, a poulet aux choux, a dish of veau aux epinards, a slice of gruyere cheese, and a dessert. The little marchande felt satisfied that the wish of her heart was now accomplished, and that she had indeed got into la bonne societe. In the evening a neighbour, who performed professionally on the violin, chancing to call in to have a little chat with the worthy aubergiste, afforded what the French people never fail to profit by--the opportunity of a dance; and, accordingly, a quadrille was soon formed on the turf in the garden, the two lovers being vis-d-vis to M. Dubois and Felicie. To this succeeded a waltz, and then again a quadrille; but just as they were about to recommence the latter, two or three acquaintances of either sex, attracted by the sound of the instrument, walked into the garden, and joined the dancers as a matter of course. Equally of course M. Dubois soon lost his pretty partner; for the quadrille was scarcely over when a young man in a military undress walked up to Felicie, and asked the honour of her hand for the next waltz. This was another golden moment for the little marchande. Since the death of her father, which happened when she was yet a child, her widowed mother had with difficulty contrived to support herself and her daughter; and, under such circumstances, it is not surprising that she had no friends anxious to take upon themselves the responsibility of introducing a pretty and penniless girl to scenes of gaiety totally unsuited to her fortunes. Thus Felicie had never known what it wa...
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