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"You won't be lost; you are to go in the carriage," said the manager. "Here, William...." M. Paindavoine's horse and carriage, which had been standing in the shade, now drew up. "Here's the girl," said the manager to a young man. "Take her to M. Paindavoine quickly." Perrine was already down the steps, and was about to take her seat beside William when he stopped her with a sign of his hand.
All the same, he's a very fine man." Through the great trees which framed the road on either side, Perrine could see beyond the hill the tops of some high chimneys and buildings. "We're coming to Maraucourt," said Rosalie; "you'll see Monsieur Paindavoine's mansion soon, then the factories. We shan't see the village until we get down the other side of the hill.
"Monsieur," she said, "here's a friend of mine who wants a job." Talouel glanced sharply at the friend. "In a moment ... we'll see," he replied curtly. Rosalie, who knew what to do, signed to Perrine to stand aside and wait. At this moment there was a slight commotion at the gates, and the crowd drew aside respectfully to allow Monsieur Paindavoine's carriage to pass.
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