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shortage of nourishing food. At one estaminet I found a wholesome red wine that was a good tonic. Nearly all these places were very cleanly kept, & the wife who is absolute boss invariably wears a cheerful face. The husband who is invariably is generally an old soldier is seen but not heard. He knows his pace as the under dog in the establishment & is supremely happy if he is allowed to sit in a quiet corner occasionally & discuss a glass with the local postman or gendarme. On one occasion, I saw an old warrior harnessing up his horse & cart in order
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