The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Ursula by Honore de Balzac: or eight scholars in a class it would bring the price of his lessons
within our means."
"Certainly," said the old man, "and it will be all the better for me
because I want to give Ursula a singing-master."
"Well, to-night then, uncle. We will bring your great-nephew Desire to
see you; he is now a lawyer."
"Yes, to-night," echoed Minoret, meaning to fathom the motives of
these petty souls.
The two nieces pressed Ursula's hand, saying, with affected eagerness,
"Au revoir."
"Oh, godfather, you have read my heart!" cried Ursula, giving him a
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