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but he was afraid of the decoction which would be brought him. 

 He got a good cup, however, and this is how he managed it : 



" Have you any chicory ? " he said to the man. 



"Yes, sir." 



" Bring me some." 



Soon the proprietor returned with a small can of chicory. 



" Is that all yon have ? " asked M. Grevy. 



" "We have a little more." 



" Bring me the rest." 



When he came again with another can of chicory, M. Grevy 

 eaid: 



" You have no more ? " 



"No, sir." 



" Very well. Now go and make me a cup of coffee." 



