Roland alone talked on without end; he was one of those whom nothing can disturb.

Women, whose nerves are more sensitive, sometimes feel, without knowing why, that the sound of useless speech is as irritating as an insult.
Pierre and Jean, who had calmed down, were rowing slowly, and the Pearl was making for the harbour, a tiny thing among those huge vessels.
When they came alongside of the quay, Papagris, who was waiting there, gave his hand to the ladies to help them out, and they took the way into the town.

A large crowd, the crowd which haunts the pier every day at high tide--was also drifting homeward.Mme.Roland and Mme.

Rosemilly led the way, followed by the three men.

As they went up the Rue de Paris they stopped now and then in front of a milliner's or a jeweller's shop, to look at a bonnet or an ornament; then after making their comments they went on again.