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But I 'll get good prices from them , you shall see ! '' At this , Eve , who for her own part was a most incapable saleswoman , had to laugh with the others . And in a gentle voice she made a pretence of addressing certain recommendations to Camille , who listened with a smiling and most submissive air . In point of fact the wretched mother was sinking with emotion , particularly at the thought that she would have to remain there till seven o'clock , and suffer in secret before all those people , without possibility of relief . And thus it was almost like a respite when she suddenly perceived Abbe Froment sitting and waiting for her on a settee , covered with red velvet , near her stall . Her legs were failing her , so she took a place beside him . `` You received my letter then , Monsieur l'Abbe .