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Rh "'Much too large,' replied Julie; 'besides, I should prefer a more ordinary suit.'

"'Tope!' cried Madeleine, 'je l'ai trouvé. Voulez vous être laquais?'

"'A footman! The very thing replied Julie. Where can I get a livery?'

"'Chez nous, at my aunt's,' returned Madeleine. 'There's a little vaurien therehe was page to Madame la Comtesse de Rodement-but he was turned off for his espiègleries, and he is lodging at our house. He has two suits; and no doubt will be glad enough to lend you one for a trifle.'

"'Go, then, directly,' said Julie, 'and fetch it; for there is no time to be lost;' and away went Madeleine, the interval of whose absence Julie employed in cutting off her hair.

"'Dieu!' cried Madeleine, when she returned, staring at her, 'quel dommage! Vos beaux cheveux!'

"'Never mind;' said Julie, 'what does it signify? It will grow again. You must cut it closer behind for me, still, or it may spoil all.'

"'Quelle folie d'amour!' said Madeleine, as she unwillingly clipped away the hair that Julie had not been able to reach. The page's suit fitted quite well enough for Julie's purpose, and