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“Do forgive my lack of civility... I was myself punished by being deprived for so long of these evenings and the beautiful women who attend,” he added, catching Renée’s hand in his and raising it to his lips.
She watched him, her eyes sparkling, and felt a delicious shiver course through her at the touch of his soft lips upon her hand.
“I’m happy to see you doing well, Mademoiselle. I didn’t think it was possible, but you’re even more beautiful than my memory recalls. How is your leg?”