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The Honor of Besson
Besson, a Parisian writer, struggles with debt and temptation as he delivers long biographies for a publisher. Mamzelle, a flower-maker, confronts his neglect with a demanded 60 francs on a tombstone payment. In a pivotal moment, Besson sells Marie’s ring for 25 francs to cover debts, promises to honor Mamzelle, and resolves to redeem his honor rather than abandon his past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. V. Meyers
Besson
Mr. Clavie
Clavie
Benson
Marat
Brienne
Dantén
Desmoulins
Robespierre
Espremesnil
Mirabeau
Tonneau
Roland
Tinville
Besanville
Dulaure
Lacretelle
Condorcet
Mercier
Rancois
France
Paris
Francois
Mamzelle’s
Labross&e
Bois
Sardou
Bougereau
Fleche
Fort
Arbertean’s
Arsene
Calve di Carmen
Mamzelle
Labrosse
Carlere
Monsieurs
Old Cariere
Dalcour
Monsieur
Mamazelle
Dalcout
Hurself
Mameelle
Hke
Marie
Nole
Hu‘mor
Cariere
Dabour
Maimzelle
Milo
Flis
Jean Paul Marat
M. Clavie
Smith and Wess
Gare d’Orleans
Clarre
Sorbonne
Ville
Besgon
Mam
Marieland