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At last he was really absorbed , and she went into the city to fulfil her promise . She was nimble of finger , and though the work distressed her at first , she thought of his applause , and persevered . Their method was the marvel of the unimaginative Terrapin , who made some philosophic comments upon the `` spooney '' socially considered , and cut their acquaintance . They breakfasted at the _ cremery _ at seven o'clock with the _ ouvriers _ , and dined at one of Duvall 's bouillon establishments . Suzette found the work easier as she progressed . She was finally promoted to the place of _ coupeur _ , or cutter , and had the superintendence of a work-room , where she made four francs a day , and so paid all her expenses . At the end of the second month he took the money which he otherwise would have required for board , and bought her a watch and chain at the _ Palais Royale _ .