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Bel Ami by Guy de Maupassant
page 82 of 235 (34%)

The journalist bowed, the Count returned his salutation courteously
but somewhat haughtily.

On Thursday evening the Forestiers left town.




CHAPTER VII.

A DUEL WITH AN END


Charles's absence gave Duroy a more important position on "La Vie
Francaise." Only one matter arose to annoy him, otherwise his sky
was cloudless.

An insignificant paper, "La Plume," attacked him constantly, or
rather attacked the editor of the "Echoes" of "La Vie Francaise."

Jacques Rival said to him one day: "You are very forbearing."

"What should I do? It is no direct attack."

But, one afternoon when he entered the office, Boisrenard handed him
a number of "La Plume."

"See, here is another unpleasant remark for you."

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