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RV 183 (BUDDENBROOKS) “Then go, in God’s name, Jean. But he careful, I beg of you. And keep an eye on my Father. If anything hit him&mdash;”

“Certainly, my dear.”

“When will you be back?” the Frau Consul called after him.

“Well, about half past four or five o’clock. Depends. There is a good deal of importance on the agenda, so I can’t exactly tell.”

“Oh, I’m frightened, I’m frightened,” repeated the Frau Consul, walking up and down restlessly.

RV 183 (183)