He married
a young wife, whom he brought from no one knew where, but who had
evidently influential friends at Paris, as it was she who got her
husband and Dr. Porquier decorated. La Conquete de Plassans.
CONDAMIN (MADAME DE), wife of the preceding. She was at first received
with some suspicion at Plassans, nothing being known of her past
history, but by the charm of her manner she soon overcame prejudice.
Madame Mouret having asked her assistance in connection with the Home
for Girls proposed by Abbe Faujas, she entered heartily into the
scheme and used her influence on its behalf. Acting on advice from her
influential friends at Paris, she assisted Faujas in the schemes which
resulted in the election of M. Delangre as deputy for Plassans. La
Conquete de Plassans.
CONIN, a stationer at the corner of Rue Feydeau, who supplied note-books
to most members of the Bourse. He was assisted in the business by his
wife, and seldom came out of the back shop. L'Argent.
CONIN (MADAME), wife of the preceding. She was on too friendly terms
with many of her customers, but was so discreet that no scandal arose.
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