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Rh "Yes, but by my marriage, you have forwarded that."

"I! not in the least, I beg you to believe. Recollect what I told you when you asked me to propose you: 'Oh! I never make matches, my dear prince, it is my settled principle" Andrea bit his lips.

"But, at least you will be there?"

"Will all Paris be there?"

"Oh, certainly."

"Well, like all Paris, I shall be there too," said the count.

"And will you sign the contract?"