And the christening took place; they found a godmother, the daughter of a neighbour, and they made a feast of it, eating a lobster, which was brought from Paris.

Et le baptême eut lieu, on trouva une marraine, la fille d’une voisine. Ce fut une fête, on mangea un homard, apporté de Paris.

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His Masterpiece

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Well, Dauvergne certainly owes that much to his godmother!" said he.

Il doit bien ça à sa marraine. »

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Les Trois Villes - Paris

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The Three Cities - Paris

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Gilquin, without letting go his hold of Madame Correur, told her from behind that the godmother, the Queen of Sweden, had not put herself out any more than the godfather had done.

Et Gilquin, sans lâcher Mme Correur, lui expliquait dans le dos que la marraine, la reine de Suède, n'avait, pas plus que le parrain, pris la peine de se déranger.

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Son Excellence Eugene Rougon

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His Excellency

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