As though you had still to learn the reason why this state of things exists." "I know well enough," pursued the young woman, "that you are ashamed of me.

Yet I know many bigger swells then you, who do not mind being seen with their mistresses.

My lord trembles for his fine name of Gerdy that I might sully, while the sons of the most noble families are not afraid of showing themselves in public places in the company of the stupidest of kept women." At last Noel could stand it no longer, to the great delight of Madame Chaffour.
"Enough of these recriminations!" cried he, rising.

"If I hide our relations, it is because I am constrained to do so.

Of what do you complain?
You have unrestrained liberty; and you use it, too, and so largely that your actions altogether escape me.