XLIV

In love, as in almost all human affairs, the _entente cordial_ is the

result of misunderstanding. The misunderstanding is pleasure. The man

cries: "Oh my angel!"

The woman coos: "Mamma! Mamma!" And the two imbeciles are persuaded

that they are thinking in concert.--The insuperable gulf, which bars

communication, remains unabridged.

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