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she said to Jean-Jacques Rouget . `` Yes , but will you come back ? '' said the old man . `` If Mademoiselle is not back by midday , you will give me a power of attorney to attend to your property , '' said Philippe , looking at Flore . `` Take Vedie with you , to save appearances , mademoiselle . In future you are to think of my uncle 's honor . '' Flore could get nothing out of Max .