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Jun
12
Victor Hugo (The Laughing Man) Pg 273  “Animals are happy,” said the queen. “They run no risk of going to hell.” “They are there already, ” replied Josiana. This answer, which bluntly substituted philosophy for religion, displeased the queen. If, perchance, there was depth in the observation.  “My dear” said she to Josiana,  “We talk of hell like a couple of fools. Ask Barkilphedro all about it. He ought to know such things. “ “As a devil?,” Said Josiana. “As a beast” replied Barkilphedro, with a bow. 

Victor Hugo (The Laughing Man) Pg 273 

“Animals are happy,” said the queen. “They run no risk of going to hell.”

“They are there already, ” replied Josiana.

This answer, which bluntly substituted philosophy for religion, displeased the queen. If, perchance, there was depth in the observation. 

“My dear” said she to Josiana, 

“We talk of hell like a couple of fools. Ask Barkilphedro all about it. He ought to know such things. “

“As a devil?,” Said Josiana.

“As a beast” replied Barkilphedro, with a bow. 

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