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and I believed that she loved him; because she only recently consented to this marriage which I desire with all my heart. I am an old man, Monsieur, and it was a happy hour to me when I knew that, after I had gone, she would have at her side, one who loved her and who would help her in continuing our common labours. I love and esteem Monsieur Darzac both for his greatness of heart and for his devotion to science
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But, two days before the tragedy, for I know not what reason, my daughter declared to me that she would never marry Monsieur Darzac."
A dead silence followed Monsieur Stangerson's words. It was a moment fraught with suspense.
"Did Mademoiselle give you any explanation, - did she tell you what her motive was?" asked Monsieur Dax.
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