Well, anyhow, the lesson is a good one; and if ever again I am caught bragging in a public coach--" "It is a stupid thing to do," said Joseph Bridau.
"And common," added Mistigris.

"'Vulgarity is the brother of pretension.'" While the matter of the sale was being settled between Monsieur Margueron and the Comte de Serizy, assisted by their respective notaries in presence of Monsieur de Reybert, the ex-steward walked with slow steps to his own house.

There he entered the salon and sat down without noticing anything.

Little Husson, who was present, slipped into a corner, out of sight, so much did the livid face of his mother's friend alarm him.
"Eh! my friend!" said Estelle, coming into the room, somewhat tired with what she had been doing.

"What is the matter ?" "My dear, we are lost,--lost beyond recovery.