What was Mme. Aubain's annual income?

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Asked by Cat on 07 Feb 05:27

Last updated by Anatole on 11 Sep 14:16

Answered by Cat on 07 Feb 05:46

Five thousand francs.

Answered by Anatole on 11 Sep 14:16

My 1877 fifth edition of Les Trois Contes indicates on the first page of Un Coeur simple that Mme Aubain's income was 8,000. Why the discrepancy?