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Madame Schontz

A Parisian courtesan mentioned in Lousteau's circle.

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First appearance: story ii the muse of the department

Madame Schontz shows up with force in The Muse of the Department. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Informs Lousteau about a marriage opportunity with a notary's daughter.
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Madame Schontz first appears in 0002 story ii the muse of the department.

In The Muse of the Department: Informs Lousteau about a marriage opportunity with a notary's daughter.

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