*** start of the project gutenberg ebook 1403 *** a start in life by honore de balzac translated by katharine prescott wormeley dedication to laure. let the brilliant mind that gave me the subject of this scene have the honor of it. her brother, de balzac a start in life chapter i. that which was lacking to pierrotins happiness railroads, in a future not far distant, must force certain industries to disapp...