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the happy life that the four would lead together ! Yes , if Maria could love him a little , if he persisted in hoping , if she had the courage , it was the only step to take . Becoming enthusiastic upon this subject , Amedee decided to submit the question to the excellent Louise , in whom he had perfect confidence , and considered to be goodness and truth personified . Every Thursday , at six o'clock , she left a boarding-school in the Rue de la Rochechouart , where she gave lessons to young ladies in singing . He would go and wait for her as she came out that very evening . And there he met her . Poor Louise !