“All this is behind you, Mimi,” Jean ended as they neared the house. “Remember it—take comfort in it when you’re depressed.—You’re a beautiful child—you’ll be a more beautiful woman,” he added. “You’ve warm blood in your veins—the warmth of old, old wine. Here you’d be safe but away from New Orleans I don’t know—I don’t know. I hope all will be well with us.”
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