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I will consult with her , too , I think , as to the best means of establishing friendly relations between her and Mlle. de Beaumesnil . That will be a comparatively easy matter , I think . '' `` In that case , you had better see the duchess as soon as possible , '' replied the abbé . `` It is only half past twelve , '' said Célestin , glancing at the clock , `` and Madame de Senneterre is generally at home to her intimate friends from one to two o'clock . I will go there at once . '' `` On your way you had better consider well if any inconveniences are likely to result from these overtures on your part . I can see only advantages . ''