Sealed Lips — page 66: what you’re looking at

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58 SEALED LIPS. story? How long ago since you returned to Paris?” “Only day before yesterday, and I have seen nobody.” “Well, you have seen Sauval, I think? Why, my good fellow, for several years Godefroid has brought her up tenderly, not for her beautiful voice alone, you understand. But Sauval, who understands her business, wished to be heard. ‘Give me an opportu- nity to be heard at the Opera, and we will see.’ She never gave him more than the tin of her finger until the engagement was signed.” “ And now?” “Now everything is all love and sentiment. But this old fox of a Godefroid conceals his happiness. Has he said nothing even to you?” “No,” replied O’Farrell, with sorrowful amaze- ment. “Perhaps it is only a story.” “It is the true story, mv friend. Come, I will convince you.” | The good creature called a brother journalist who was passing. “Munier, one word. Who is Sauval’s friend now ?” “Sauval’s?” replied the reporter. “Her discov- erer, of course. Everybody knows that. However, Prince Kemeneff was very devoted, and I believe the musician had to hurry and make a last desper- ate effort. That is the story this evening.” “Well,” asked the journalist of Patrice, when they were alone, “do you believe me now? Do you . EGOmichboo KS (E(@)