It was a great event.
"Certainly," said the German; "Madame Desvarennes's son-in-law will become a financial power.

And a Prince, too.

What a fine name for a board of directors!" The two financiers looked at each other for a moment; the same thought had struck them.
"Yes, but," replied Cayrol, "Madame Desvarennes will never allow Panine to take part in business." "Who knows ?" said Herzog.

"We shall see how the marriage settlements are drawn up." "But," cried Cayrol, "I would not have it said that I was leading Madame Desvarennes's son-in-law into speculations." "Who is speaking of that ?" replied Herzog, coldly.

"Am I seeking shareholders?
I have more money than I want; I refuse millions every day." "Oh, I know capitalists run after you," said Cayrol, laughingly; "and to welcome them you affect the scruples of a pretty woman.