The young man had accepted this present without difficulty, and had rigged himself out from tip to toe.

Moreover, the money of the old mercer permitted him to make Therese the customary presents.
The black trousers, dress coat, white waistcoat, shirt and cambric tie, hung spread out on a couple of chairs.

Laurent washed, perfumed himself with a bottle of eau de Cologne, and then proceeded to carefully attire himself.

He wished to look handsome.

As he fastened his collar, a collar which was high and stiff, he experienced keen pain in the neck.