They did not trouble themselves over and above that.
The banker had naturally become one of the intimates of Madame Desvarennes's house.

For a long time he saw Jeanne without particularly noticing her.

This young girl had not struck his fancy.

It was one night at a ball, on seeing her dancing with Prince Panine, that he perceived that she was marvellously engaging.

His eyes were attracted by an invincible power and followed her graceful figure whirling through the waltz.