"True! when one refuses to pay one's debts, that's recognizing them." Thuillier.

"You would make famous lawyers." Poiret.

"I am as curious as Monsieur Phellion to know what grounds Monsieur Bixiou has for--" Bixiou [shouting across the office].

"Du Bruel! Will you bet ?" Du Bruel [appearing at the door].

"Heavens and earth, gentlemen, I'm very busy; I have something very difficult to do; I've got to write an obituary notice of Monsieur de la Billardiere.