This means that Silviane's engagement at the Comedic is a certainty.

Dauvergne was chosen simply on that account." At this moment the conversation was interrupted by little Massot, who, after a dispute with one of the ushers some distance away, had perceived a vacant place by the side of the Princess.

He thereupon made her a questioning sign, and she beckoned to him to approach.
"Ah!" said he, as he installed himself beside her, "I have not got here without trouble.

One's crushed to death on the press bench, and I've an article to write.

You are the kindest of women, Princess, to make a little room for your faithful admirer, myself." Then, after shaking hands with Duthil, he continued without any transition: "And so there's a new ministry at last, Monsieur le Depute.