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"The Baroness" by Guy de Maupassant is a short story that explores themes of love, desire, and societal norms through the lens of a romantic encounter. The narrative follows the protagonist's infatuation with a beautiful and enigmatic baroness, delving into the complexities of their relationship and the constraints imposed by class and tradition. Maupassant's keen observations and rich characterizations highlight the tension between passion and social expectations, offering a poignant commentary on the struggles of the human heart. Through his masterful storytelling, the author captures the fleeting nature of love and the bittersweet reality of unfulfilled dreams.

								


“A delicate odor of incense, flowers and perfume pervaded the whole house. One felt at home there. This really was a comfortable home, where one would have liked to linger.

“When we had returned to the parlor I delicately broached the subject of the price. Mme. Samoris, lowering her eyes, asked fifty thousand francs.

“Then she added: 'If you wish to see it again, monsieur, I very seldom go out before three o'clock; and I can be found at home every day.'

“In the street the stranger asked me for some details about the baroness, whom he had found charming. But I did not hear anything more from either of them.

“Three months passed by.

“One morning, hardly two weeks ago, she came here at about lunch time, and, placing a roll of bills in my hand, said: 'My dear, you are an angel! Here are fifty thousand francs; I am buying your crucifix, and I am paying twenty thousand francs more for it than the price agreed upon, on condition that you always—always send your clients to me—for it is still for sale.'”
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