Put yourself at my wife's orders; do whatever she wishes.
She has, I believe, some ideas of her own, and wants to take certain steps simultaneously." [The two functionaries go out together.] Godard.

"Monsieur Bixiou, I am obliged to leave the office for the rest of the day.

You will take my place." Baudoyer [to Bixiou, benignly].

"Consult me, if there is any necessity." Bixiou.

"This time, La Billardiere is really dead." Dutocq [in Bixiou's ear].