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Calyste read it aloud to her. And these two noble souls, so simple, so
guileless, saw nothing in that wily and treacherous epistle of the
malice or the snares which the marquise had written into it.
"She is a noble woman, a grand woman!" said the baroness, with
moistened eyes. "I will pray to God for her. I did not know that a
woman could abandon her husband and child, and yet preserve a soul so
virtuous. She is indeed worthy of pardon."
"Have I not every reason to adore her?" cried Calyste.
"But where will this love lead you?" said the baroness. "Ah, my child,
how dangerous are women with noble sentiments! There is less to fear
in those who are bad! Marry Charlotte de Kergarouet and release
two-thirds of the estate. By selling a few farms, Mademoiselle de
Pen-Hoel can bestow that grand result upon you in the marriage contract,
and she will also help you, with her experience, to make the most of your
property. You will be able to leave your children a great name, and a
fine estate."
"Forget Beatrix!" said Calyste, in a muffled voice, with his eyes on
the ground.


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