I made a gesture of repugnance.

"For Heaven's sake, madame, lay aside this simulated sentiment and be

good enough to come to the point."

"The point?--the point?" she replied absently. "True, I was

forgetting--the sight of you, dear, always stirs me so. I came here

very angry with you, and, now, I have almost forgiven you."

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