If you continue the practice you will get on--elsewhere." [To Bixiou, who is reading the newspaper.] "My dear Monsieur Bixiou, do pray leave the newspapers to these gentlemen who are going to breakfast, and come into my office for your orders for the day.

I don't know what Monsieur Rabourdin wants with Gabriel; he keeps him to do his private errands, I believe.

I've rung three times and can't get him." [Baudoyer and Bixiou retire into the private office.] Chazelle.

"Damned unlucky!" Paulmier [delighted to annoy Chazelle].

"Why didn't you look about when you came into the room?
You might have seen the elephant, and the hat too; they are big enough to be visible." Chazelle [dismally].