6/25 He had only been back an hour or two; he had accompanied his wife to the place of her confinement, or else at least to the first relay. I will now go up into my apartment. I will make Planchet brush my boots; and when he has done, I will, if you like, send him to you to brush your shoes." He left the mercer quite astonished at his singular farewell, and asking himself if he had not been a little inconsiderate. |