But the expression of her eyes suddenly changed, "What a fool I am," cried she, "I was on the point of believing all that, and of trying to console you.

Don't pretend that you are one of those gentlemen who scatter their money broadcast.

Tell that to somebody else, my friend! All men in our days calculate like money-lenders.

There are only a few fools who ruin themselves now, some conceited youngsters, and occasionally an amorous old dotard.

Well, you are a very calm, very grave, and very serious fellow, but above all, a very strong one." "Not with you, anyhow," murmured Noel.
"Come now, stop that nonsense! You know very well what you are about.
Instead of a heart, you have a great big double zero, just like a Homburg.