"Monsieur Colleville, do me the honor to believe that I am rich enough in absurdity not to steal my neighbor's nonsense." Baudoyer [entering with a bundle of papers in his hand].

"Gentlemen, I request you to shout a little louder; you bring this office into such high repute with the administration.

My worthy coadjutor, Monsieur Clergeot, did me the honor just now to come and ask a question, and he heard the noise you are making" [passes into Monsieur Godard's room].
Bixiou [in a low voice].

"The watch-dog is very tame this morning; there'll be a change of weather before night." Dutocq [whispering to Bixiou].

"I have something I want to say to you." Bixiou [fingering Dutocq's waistcoat].