But men are more tiresome than books, and they are more exacting." Madame Marmet said that her husband, who had much literary taste, had retained, until the end of his days, a horror of naturalism.

She was the widow of a member of the 'Academie des Inscriptions', and plumed herself upon her illustrious widowhood.

She was sweet and modest in her black gown and her beautiful white hair.
Madame Martin said to M.Daniel Salomon that she wished to consult him particularly on the picture of a group of beautiful children.
"You will tell me if it pleases you.

You may also give me your opinion, Monsieur Vence, unless you disdain such trifles." M.Daniel Salomon looked at Paul Vence through his monocle with disdain.
Paul Vence surveyed the drawing-room.
"You have beautiful things, Madame.

That would be nothing.