1. In America, when young ladies are old enough to marry they are
absolutely free to choose. 2. A repeating-watch strikes when you
press[1] a little spring[2]. 3. Boiled beef and stewed veal are French
dishes[3]. 4. I wish to state the fact that I have paid the duty on
the watches I brought from Geneva. 5. Without wishing to thwart you,
my dear, allow me to say that I must investigate; then we shall know
and shall be able to select for her. 6. Majorin has just come in; he
has heard that his friends have returned, and has asked for a day off.
7. Travelers sometimes have awful scenes with customs officers. 8.
Those who do not pay the custom-house duties are often caught and the
goods[4] are seized. 9. It is two o'clock[5] by[6] my watch.
[1: pousser.]
[2: ressort, m.]
[3: plat, m.]
[4: objet, m.]
[5: heures.]
[6: à.]
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