The Mysterious Disappearance of the Chevalier Valmont

The Baron listened intently to his companion, his heart palpitating all the while.

“Where are you going to stay in Mouseville?” he asked as the story ended.

“I don’t know yet. This is my first time in Mouseville. Could you drop me by some sort of hotel?”

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“It won’t be a bother. My house is so big that you can have a whole floor to yourself. Believe me, it’s not that I simply wish to be polite – no, I would really love to have you stay with us. I have never met a mouse so brave, and so decent. You’re so much different from anyone I know.”

“Well, it looks as though I’ve got no choice on the matter. Very well, I shall honour your invitation, but only for a couple of days.”

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