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The Meurien family, feeling deeply the injury she had suffered, gave their presence at her inauguration, and afterwards did many a friendly act for her. She is now as industrious and charming, and as much respected as ever, though no more Julia Gostillon, but Madame Vichel being the wife of a thriving herbalist of that name. As for Victor, he has not been seen at Maisons since.
Julia had accompanied him on different occasions to the château; been presented to his father; and had been seen, admired, and kindly spoken to by the Comtesse Meurien and her daughters. Victor had lost no opportunity of strengthening his suit by stimulating her ambition and pride; but it was without avail.
It appears that the articles of bijouterie found in Julia's reticule had been missed from the chamber of Mlle Antoinette Meurien the very morning after Julia visited Victor's father at the château. The young lady had seen them on her toilette early the preceding evening, and had not worn them for some days, so that she could not have lost them whilst walking or riding.
'They are from the conservatory of the Comte Meurien, at the château: I meant to have planted them to-day, said Julia. 'Who gave them to you? 'Mme Lavine, the femme de chambre. 'Ah, diable! I hope you have nothing else from that château? 'I have nothing else, replied Julia, blushing, and somewhat discomposed, as she remembered Victor.
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