"Who do you think will be appointed ?" Bixiou.

"The more I think about Baudoyer, the more sure I feel that he unites all the opposite qualities; therefore I think he will be the next head of this division." Dutocq.

"But Monsieur des Lupeaulx, who sent for me to borrow my Charlet, told me positively that Monsieur Rabourdin was appointed, and that the little La Billardiere would be made Clerk of the Seals." Bixiou.

"Appointed, indeed! The appointment can't be made and signed under ten days.

It will certainly not be known before New-Year's day.
There he goes now across the courtyard; look at him, and say if the virtuous Rabourdin looks like a man in the sunshine of favor.