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bench, to M. Leblanc and his daughter, and went home.
That day he forgot to dine. At eight o’clock in the evening
he perceived this fact, and as it was too late to go down to
the Rue Saint-Jacques, he said: ‘Never mind!’ and ate a bit
of bread.
He did not go to bed until he had brushed his coat and
folded it up with great care.