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: national lying-in, they seemed to recognize a certain representative
air which is very difficult to define, though it can never be
mistaken. The usher, not venturing to choose among so many eminent
personages, turned a mute, caressing glance on all, as if to say,--
"Whom shall I have the honor of first announcing?"
"Gentlemen," said Colonel Franchessini, "I believe I have seen you all
arrive."
And he walked to the closed door, which the usher threw open,
announcing in a loud, clear voice,--
"Monsieur le Colonel Franchessini!"
"Ha! so you are the first this morning," said the minister, making a
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