The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Goodness of St. Rocque and Other Stories by Alice Dunbar: number of good-humoured, benignant smiles on the faces of the
applauders.
"No," answered Annette, breathlessly,--"no, indeed, Lola; I am
going to Paris next week. I am so delighted I can't stop to
think."
"Yes, that is excellent," said Lola, "but all New Orleans is
smiling at the romance. Monsieur LeConte and Madame Dubeau were
quietly married last night, but it leaked out this afternoon.
See all the applause she's receiving!"
Annette leaned back in her chair, very white and still. Her box
was empty after the first act, and a quiet little tired voice
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