There will not be any principal tenant at all; Mademoiselle Brigitte is going to let the house herself." "That's a singular thing," said Cerizet, stiffly.

"After your agreement with me, I certainly did not expect such a result as this." "How can I help it, my dear fellow?
I agreed with you, barring amendments on the other side; I wasn't able to give another turn to the affair.

In her natural character as a managing woman and a sample of perpetual motion, Brigitte has reflected that she might as well manage that house herself and put into her own pocket the profits you proposed to make.

I said all I could about the cares and annoyances which she would certainly saddle upon herself.

'Oh! nonsense!' she said; 'they'll stir my blood and do my health good!'" "It is pitiable!" said Cerizet.