He no longer teased the policeman and even went so far as to concede that the Emperor might not be such a bad fellow after all.
He seemed to especially admire Virginie.

No doubt he was hoping to board with them.

Virginie having acquainted him with her desire to set up in some sort of business, he agreed with everything she said, and declared that her idea was a most brilliant one.

She was just the person for trade--tall, engaging and active.

Oh! she would make as much as she liked.