She recalled the emphasis with which Eugene had told them to be on their guard against Aristide.

At last she submitted the matter to Monsieur de Carnavant, who was entirely of the same opinion.
"Little one," he said to her, "in politics one must know how to look after one's self.

If you were to convert your son, and the 'Independant' were to start writing in defence of Bonapartism, it would deal the party a rude blow.

The 'Independant' has already been condemned, its title alone suffices to enrage the middle classes of Plassans.

Let dear Aristide flounder about; this only moulds young people.