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234 "And at once missed his caskets, and next heard of his visitor. In despair, he rushed into Madame Chatillion's presence, and said every thing that could be said by a man very angry and very much in love. Words were followed by actions: he vented his rage on the magnificent mirrors, till the floor was covered with shattered glass, every fragment adding to his misery, by another reflection of Madame's beautiful face. He went away at last, threatening to send and take away furniture, plate, and jewels,—all being gifts of his own. Madame de Chatillion acted upon the threat, took down hangings, &c., and removed to Madame de St. Chaumont. This is the tragedy:—now for the farce.

"While staying with Madame de Porcinne, in the Convent de la Miséricorde, Madame de Chatillion was amazed by the appearance of l'Abbé and his mother in the parlour."

"Ah," cried Christina, "I remember the old lady—simple, kind-hearted, and evidently quite astonished by everybody and everything."

"'What,' said la belle dédaigneuse, 'do I see?—dares this man appear in my presence?' The Abbé's answer was couched in the most approved terms of love and remorse,—his despair quite touched the hearts of the three old ladies. '