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anew at the recollection

"Pontellier," said the Doctor, after a moment's reflection, "let your

wife alone for a while Don't bother her, and don't let her bother

you Woanisanized woman, such as I know Mrs Pontellier to

be, is especially peculiar It would require an inspired psychologist to

deal successfully with them And when ordinary fellows like you and me

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wo whim of your wife,

due to some cause or causes which you and I needn't try to fathom But

it will pass happily over, especially if you let her alone Send her

around to see me"

"Oh! I couldn't do that; there'd be no reason for it," objected Mr

Pontellier

"Then I'll go around and see her," said the Doctor "I'll drop in to

dinner so en bon ami