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"And she has disappointed Monsieur?" There was no marked sympathy in the

tone

"Since Eve, has that not been woman's part in the human comedy?" He was

almost certain that her lips became firmer "Smile, if you wish It is not

prohibitory here"

It was evident that the s for existence, for it

endured to the fulness of half a minute She had fine teeth He

scrutinized her more closely, and she bore it well The forehead did not

h, intellectual Her eyes were

splendid There was nothing at all ordinary about her His sense of

puzzlement renewed itself and deepened What did she want of him? There

were other men, other vacant chairs

"Monsieur is certain about the taxicab?"

"Absolutely"

"Ah, it is to emulate Saint Anthony!"

"There are several saints of that name To which do you refer?"

"Positively not to hihed "No, I can not fancyparticularly

concerned about bambini No, my model is Noah"

"Noah?" dubiously

"Yes At the time of the flood there was only one woe of that event is somewhat obscured

Still, I understand"

She lifted the wine-glass again, and then he noticed her hand It was