Fortunat's heart.
Chupin's resolution did not, however, prevent him from attending
the trial of Vantrasson and Madame Leon--the former of whom was
sentenced to hard labor for life, and the latter to ten years'
imprisonment. Nothing is known concerning M. de Coralth; but his
wife has disappeared, to the great disappointment of M. Mouchon.
As a dentist, Dr. Jodon is successful. As for M. Wilkie, you can
learn anything you wish to know concerning him in the newspapers,
for his sayings, doings, and movements, are constantly being
chronicled. The reporters exhaust all the resources of their
vocabulary in describing his horses, carriages, and stables, and
the gorgeous liveries of his servants. His changes of residence
are always mentioned; his brilliant sayings are quoted. He is a
social success; he is admired, fondled, and flattered. He makes a
great stir in the fashionable world--in fact, he reigns over it
like a king. After all, assurance is the winning card in the game
of life!
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