It refers to work in factories, and I was anxious for a proper observance of the Lord's day of rest.

It is really shameful that the government is unwilling to act with vigor in the matter.

Churches are growing empty; we are running headlong to ruin." Vandeuvres had exchanged glances with Fauchery.

They both happened to be behind the marquis, and they were scanning him suspiciously.

When Vandeuvres found an opportunity to take him aside and to speak to him about the good-looking creature he was in the habit of taking down into the country, the old man affected extreme surprise.