Note 13 — LETTER XXXIX.
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Well, why not,—if you don’t think me too ugly nor too poor? answered the young girl. Once you’ve got me, it will be too late to despise me. As for me, I could scarcely fall in with a better chance. One always gets a husband,—but, aussi, of what sort? You are quite good enough13 for me: you take care of your affairs, and I don’t think you’ll treat a wife like a dog.