Émile Zola
Émile Zola
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That morning was the 8th of October, and the boot-stitcher had to clear out before noon. For a week past, Monsieur Gourd had been watching her with a dread that increased hourly.
The boot-stitcher had implored the landlord to let her stay a few days longer, so as to get over her confinement; but had met with an indignant refusal.

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