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Updated: May 26, 2025
"There is no one but you in the whole department who would forget the dot and the expectations of Mademoiselle Beauvisage," said his sister. "She is the richest heiress in the department of the Aube," said Simon Giguet.
Perhaps it is superfluous to add that Phileas Beauvisage was regarded in Arcis as an amiable and charming man. "I shall endeavor," replied Simon Giguet, "to worthily represent " "The sheep of Champagne," interpolated Achille Pigoult, interrupting him. The candidate swallowed that shaft without reply, for he was forced at that moment to go forward and receive two more influential electors.
"It is only within the last two days you have taken up this candidacy of ideas; well, suppose you are not nominated, so much the worse for Arcis, that's all." These words were in keeping with the whole life of him who said them. Colonel Giguet was one of the most respected officers in the Grand Army, the foundation of his character being absolute integrity joined to extreme delicacy.
And he left the room to give Julien orders to go with Anicette in the chariot and coax her away from the princess at any price. At this moment Simon Giguet, who had got through his bowing and scraping to all the influential men of Arcis, and who regarded himself as sure of his election, joined the circle around Cecile and Mademoiselle Mollot. The evening was far advanced. Ten o'clock had struck.
When Simon Giguet sounded the old notary Grevin, the faithful friend of the Comte de Gondreville, on the subject of the elections, the old man replied that, while he did not know the intentions of the Comte de Gondreville, he should himself vote for Charles Keller and employ his influence for that election.
The cook, the chamber-maid, and the man-servant stood in the dining-room and shared the emotions of their masters. "Messieurs," said Simon Giguet, "some among you desire to honor my father by asking him to preside at this meeting; but Colonel Giguet requests me to present his thanks, and express due gratitude for a desire in which he sees a reward for his services to the country.
The marechale has become dynastic; she recommends you warmly, and may go down herself. I will only add one word: Distrust the sub-prefect, whom I think capable of working this candidate, this Simon Giguet, into a support for himself with the president of the council. If you want letters, powers, credentials, write to me." "And those twenty-five thousand francs?" said Maxime.
Monsieur Beauvisage was then summoned; whereupon Maitre Achille Pigoult the notary rose, and asked leave to make a statement. "Monsieur le maire," he said, "has, since yesterday, been attacked by " "Ha! ha!" derisive laughter on the part of the electors. Colonel Giguet rang his bell repeatedly, without being able to enforce silence. At the first lull Maitre Pigoult resumed,
"Since when," demanded Simon Giguet, "have good citizens like those of Arcis made trade and barter of the sacred mission of deputy?" It is impossible to represent the effect produced by noble sentiments on a body of men.
Mother and daughter had never been parted; thus Cecile had, what is more rare in young girls than is generally supposed, a purity of thought, a freshness of heart, and a naivete of nature, real, complete, and flawless. "Your dress is enough to make me reflect," said Madame Beauvisage. "Did Simon Giguet say anything to you yesterday that you are hiding from me?"
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