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Question
Why did Mathilde weep with misery after visiting her schoolmate?
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Solution
Mathilde wept severely after seeing her schoolmate since she couldn't have the riches and luxurious life that the schoolmate was enjoying. She pictured all the pleasures her friend was enjoying. She couldn't have them due to her destiny.
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