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"Precisely; and it is because I find myself in the same fix as Bouscat that I have called on you. Business is very bad, and I have notes to a large amount overdue, so that " "You will be obliged to go into bankruptcy." "Alas! I fear so." M. Fortunat already knew what his client desired, but it was against his principles to meet these propositions more than half way.
"My name is Leplaintre, and I am a coal merchant," said he. "I was recommended to call on you by my friend Bouscat, who was formerly in the wine trade." M. Fortunat bowed. "Pray be seated," was his reply. "I remember your friend very well. If I am not mistaken I gave him some advice with reference to his third failure."
Ah! if I had only myself to think of, it would be quite different; but I have two children, two little girls, so that " "Very well," replied M. Fortunat. "I should suggest to you the same expedient as I suggested to your friend Bouscat. But you must gather a little ready money together before going into bankruptcy." "I can do that by secretly disposing of a part of my stock, so "
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