Chapter 140

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CHAPTER II—FAUCHELEVENT IN THE PRESENCE OF A DIFFICULTYIt is the peculiarity of certain persons and certain professions, notably priests and nuns, to wear a grave and agitated air on critical occasions. At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double form of preoccupation was imprinted on the countenance of the prioress, who was that wise and charming Mademoiselle de Blemeur, Mother Innocente, who was ordinarily cheerful. The gardener made a timid bow, and remained at the door of the cell. The prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes and said:— “Ah! it is you, Father Fauvent.” This abbreviation had been adopted in the convent. Fauchelevent bowed again. “Father Fauvent, I have sent for you.” “Here I am, reverend Mother.” “I have something to say to you.” “And so hav

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