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Mlle Chantal's Letter To Mme La Comtesse
The priest was delighted to assist Mme la Comtesse work through her challenges, and she later writes the priest a consoling letter testifying that she feels happy, at peace with God “How peaceful that sounds! Never. I’m saying it under my breath as I write-and it seems to express miraculously, ineffable, the peace you’ve given me” (175) and she remains grateful for his assistance. Unfortunately, Mme la Comtesse dies later that night probably from heart problem. Her death leaves many in a dilemma about her meeting with the priest especially since Mlle Chantal had listening to the dialogue through an open window and is now spreading false information that the priest's encounter with the mother brought about her death. Despite all the rumors,

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