The World's Greatest Books — Volume 07 — Fiction by Various
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Edouard.
I went nervously, feeling thoroughly ashamed of myself. I could hear you and Julie talking in the garden. I was cured in an instant of my superstitious folly; it fled from my mind. I retired without seeing her, feeling a man again. I rejoined mylord Edouard, and drove back to Villeneuve. We are about to resume the journey to Rome. FROM MADAME D'ORBE TO SAINT PREUX Why did you not come to see us, instead of merely listening to our voices? You have transfixed the terror of your dream to me. Until your return, I shall never look upon Julie without trembling, lest I should lose her. M. de Wolmar has let you know his wish that you should remain permanently with us and superintend the education of his children. I am sure you will accept Rejoin us swiftly, then; I shall not have an easy moment until you are amongst us once more. FROM MADAME D'ORBE TO SAINT PREUX It has come to pass. You will never see her more! The veil! The veil! Julie is dead! FROM M. DE WOLMAR TO SAINT PREUX |
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