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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Deputy of Arcis by Honore de Balzac: the letter of that unhappy madman has really fallen into the hands of
your husband, the peace of your home is seriously endangered; that is
the point to be discussed."
"There are not two ways to be followed as to that," said Madame de
l'Estorade. "Monsieur de Sallenauve must never set foot in this house
again."
"That is precisely what I came to speak about to-day. Do you know that
last night I did not think you showed the composure which is so marked
a trait in your character?"
"When?" asked Madame de l'Estorade.
"Why, when you expressed so effusively your gratitude to Monsieur de
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