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After the ball invitations came swiftly to the Hôtel Avon. More than one lady begged that Miladi Fanny would forgive the shortness of the notice and honour her on such-and-such a night, at ball, or rout, or card-party. Fanny went carefully through the pile of little cards, and was triumphant.
"My dearest Justin! " she cried. "We shall not be above three nights at home, I give you my word! Here is a card from Madame du Deffand, for next month -- a soirée. This is from the Comtesse de Meuilly -- a ball. And here we have one from my dear Madame de Follermartin, for Saturday! And this one -- "