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EPILOGUE TO THE LOVES OF RODOLPHE AND MIMI.
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ing out to the poet a large van which was in the courtyard drawn up before a building above which was inscribed “Amphithéâtre,” he added, “ She is there.”

It was indeed the vehicle in which the corpses that are unclaimed are taken to their pauper’s grave.

“Good-bye,” said Rodolphe to the dresser.

“Would you like me to come with you a bit? ”suggested the latter.

“No,” said Rodolphe, turning away, “I need to be alone.”