And, instead of sending me in, she detained me to take a few turns with her down the principal alley. When at last we both reentered, she leaned affably on my shoulder by way of support in mounting the front-door steps; at parting, her cheek was presented to my lips, and “ Bon soir, my bonne amie; dormez bien !” 48 was her kindly adieu for the night.

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