I persisted, however, and he yielded.

To be a receiver of taxes one need not know either Greek or Latin.

I shall have a representative, like Monsieur Peirotte, and he will do all the work." Felicite listened to him with rapture.
"I guessed, however," he continued, "what it was that worried our dear son.

We're not much liked here.

People know that we have no means, and will make themselves obnoxious.