1. Although[1] her father is going to fight a duel and to risk his
life, Henrietta sings, waters her flowers, makes a nosegay of dahlias,
and finally[2] turns him out of the house. 2. The reason is[3] that
she has notified not only[4] the chief of police, but also[5] her best
friend, Mr. Armand, who will prevent[6] the duel from coming off.
3. So she tells her father to make haste and to try to be back by
dinner-time. 4. It is agreeable to be rid of a hustling rival. 5.
When a man has nicely laid his little plans, he hates to see them
interfered with[7]. 6. It is a quarter to one; the pay-window must[8]
be open and you can get your dividend. 7. This is a good opportunity;
give your decision.
[1: See Ex. XXV, note 6.]
[2: enfin.]
[3: C'est que.]
[4: non seulement.]
[5: mais encore.]
[6: See Ex. XXIV, note 4.]
[7: déranger, leave in infinitive active.]
[8: devoir.]
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