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In all his sickness Archie remembered that to-day was Mademoiselle’s birthday, and sent her his love and congratulations—which promptly reduced good Mademoiselle to tears.
— Theodore Roosevelt
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An editorial interpretation.
Even while ill, Archie remembered it was Mademoiselle's birthday and sent his love and congratulations, which moved her to tears. It's a small, tender scene of thoughtfulness: a kind gesture from a sick person touching someone deeply.
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