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Well , in two hours at the utmost , he may be in Paris . Let him go to some upholsterer in the Chaussée d'Antin -- never mind which -- and give him the list I will draw out , after I have seen what is wanting for the pavilion ; and let him be directed to say that , let the expense be what it may -- '' `` I do n't care about expense , if I can but satisfy the duchess . '' `` The upholsterer , then , must be told that , at any cost , he must see that every article named in the list be sent here either this evening or before daybreak to-morrow , with three or four of his most clever and active workmen to arrange them as quickly as possible . '' `` They might come by the Gonesse diligence , which leaves Paris at eight o'clock every evening . '' `` And as they would only have to place the furniture , lay down carpets , and put up curtains , all that could easily be done by to-morrow evening . '' `` Oh , my dear Madame Georges , what a load you have taken off my mind ! I should never have thought of this simple yet proper manner of proceeding .