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Updated: June 14, 2025
She bowed in answer, well pleased. In truth, the accent of Madame Grambeau was barely detectable, and her phraseology was that of a well-translated book correct, but not idiomatic, and bearing about it the idiosyncrasy of the language from which it was derived.
Lost in deep thought, and gently tapping her snuffbox as she mused the tripod of her inspiration, as it seemed Madame Grambeau sat silently, with what memories of the past and what insight into the future none can know save those like herself grown hoary with wisdom and experience.
"You have ruined the morals of my bird," said Madame Grambeau, reproachfully. "Approach, Favraud, and justify yourself. In former times his discourse was discreet. He knew many wise proverbs and polite salutations in French and English both, most of which he has discarded in favor of your profane and foolish teachings. He is as bad as the 'Vert-vert' of Voltaire.
I have used the word "exile" advisedly with regard to Madame Grambeau, and not figuratively at all.
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