I waited in for you half an hour; you never came." "No; I went first to the Bourse.

The shares in that Company we spoke of have fallen; they will fall much lower: foolish to buy in yet; so the object of my calling on you was over.

I took it for granted you would not wait if I failed my appointment.

Do you go to the opera to-night ?" "I think not; nothing worth going for: besides, I have found an old friend, to whom I consecrate this evening.

Let me introduce you to the Marquis de Rochebriant.