Un fille sans dot, Le, (according to French social

standards), undesirable, not a bon parti (p. 40, 1. 5; p. 76, 1. 17), and hence not likely to be sought af ter by a man of means or of attractive s<x5ial position. Rather tban marry below the conven-

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tional standard, Hélène would prefer to remain single and support herself .

58. 23. Sous-maîtresse. Assistant (in a sc^ool). 24. Sécher sur pied. Pineaway.