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ACT III, SCENES IV AND V
1. In America, when young ladies are old enough to marry they are absolutely free to choose. 2. A repeating-watch strikes when you press[1] a little spring[2]. 3. Boiled beef and stewed veal are French dishes[3]. 4. I wish to state the fact that I have paid the duty on the watches I brought from Geneva. 5. Without wishing to thwart you, my dear, allow me to say that I must investigate; then we shall know and shall be able to select for her. 6. Majorin has just come in; he has heard that his friends have returned, and has asked for a day off. 7. Travelers sometimes have awful scenes with customs officers. 8. Those who do not pay the custom-house duties are often caught and the goods[4] are seized. 9. It is two o'clock[5] by[6] my watch.
[1: pousser.] [2: ressort, m.] [3: plat, m.] [4: objet, m.] [5: heures.] [6: à.]