You are my lawful son." "What! Have you gone to the trouble of having me legitimatized ?" with a terrible laugh.
"I shall never lose my temper again," retorted the father, a ghost of a smile parting his thin lips.

"Let us put aside antagonism for the present.

Let us analyze my action.

Why should I go to the trouble of having your title adjusted by parliamentary law?
I am too old for Paris; Paris shall see me no more.

Am I a man to run after sentimentality?
You will scarce accuse me of that weakness.