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Kisses and caresses failed to comfort this poor woman.
To change the subject, I turned to Fanny.
ALCIDE
Now its your turn, you beautiful wondering girl! Now there you are initiated in a single night into many mysteries. Come along now, be a good girl and tell us what you think of it, what feelings the revelation of sensuality has awakened in you.
FANNY
Oh, I must confess, I dare not tell you, I feel shy!
ALCIDE
But your modesty is now a little out of season.
FANNY
No, but after all the Countess has related, what little I could say would not be worth listening to.
