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Valentine herself would never have recognized this poor, shrivelled, emaciated old woman. Only those who are familiar with country life know what hard work and worry can do to make a woman old. The bargain, meanwhile, was being discussed between Joseph and Fougeroux, who offered a ridiculously small sum for the chateau, saying that he would only buy it to tear down, and sell the materials.
It was agreed that Fougeroux should give five thousand two hundred and eighty francs in cash for the chateau, and land attached; and Joseph was to have the old furniture. The marquis and the new owner of the chateau shook hands, and noisily called out the essential word: "Agreed!" Fougeroux went himself to get the "bargain bottle" of old wine.
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