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The next day Bundy was not in his accustomed seat. It was occupied by a woman with a worn, patient face, who glanced at me as I sat down before her.
Motioning to Léopold, I asked after Bundy. In a whisper he told me that M. Bundy was not very well. Bending a little as he poured me a glass of wine, he added that Mme. Bundy was seated opposite.