Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 20: Milan by Giacomo Casanova
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know the world's worth."
"We are agreed there, at all events." "By the way, I hear you have decided on selling me that handsome dress of yours. I am really very much obliged to you, and will give you the fifteen thousand livres whenever you like." "You can come and take it to-morrow morning." He then proceeded to tell me about the various ladies I noticed in the theatre. Seizing the opportunity, I said,-- "When I was in church the other day I saw two exquisite beauties. A man at my side told me they were cousins, the Marchionesses Q---- and I----, I think he said. Do you know them? I am quite curious to hear about them." "I know them. As you say, they are charming. It's not very difficult to obtain access to them; and I suppose they are good girls, as I have not heard their names in connection with any scandal. However, I know that Mdlle. F has a lover, but it is a great secret; he is the only son of one of the noblest of our families. Unfortunately, they are not rich; but if they are clever, as I am sure they are, they may make good matches. If you like I can get someone to introduce you there." "I haven't made up my mind yet. I may be able to forget them easily only having seen them once. Nevertheless, I am infinitely obliged to you for your kind offer" After the ballet I went into the assembly-room and I heard "there he is" |
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