The Revolt of the Angels. Anatole France

of wind.

      He left Monsieur Sariette in the arms of Hippolyte and the housekeeper, who had both hastened to the spot on hearing the noise.

      The old gentleman had a wound in his head.

      "All the better," said the housekeeper; "this wound may save him from having a fit."

      Madame des Aubels gave her handkerchief to stop the blood, and recommended an arnica compress.

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