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interrupted Madame Séraphin , impatiently offering her arm to her victim , `` you forget that I said we were already behind our time . '' `` Pray , madame , grant us a little more time , '' said Rigolette . `` It is so very long since I saw my dear Goualeuse ! '' `` I should be glad to do so , '' replied Madame Séraphin , much annoyed at this meeting between the two friends ; `` but it is now three o'clock , and we have a long way to go . However , I will manage to allow you ten minutes longer gossip . So pray make the best of your time . '' `` And tell me , I pray , of yourself , '' said Fleur-de-Marie , affectionately pressing the hands of Rigolette between her own .