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"And then, their savings!" exclaimed an elderly female Cruchotine, Mademoiselle de Gribeaucourt. "A gentleman from Paris has lately offered Monsieur Cruchot two hundred thousand francs for his practice," said another. "He will sell it if he is appointed juge de paix." "He wants to succeed Monsieur de Bonfons as president of the Civil courts, and is taking measures," replied Madame d'Orsonval.
There was not a person in that numerous assembly who was unmoved by these words. The president turned pale, and was forced to sit down. "The president gets the millions," said Mademoiselle de Gribeaucourt. "It is plain enough; the president marries Mademoiselle Grandet," cried Madame d'Orsonval. "All the trumps in one hand," said the abbe. "A love game," said the notary.
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