Besides, I'll feel his pulse by getting Claparon to propose to him to get rid of us; that will help us to judge him." "Pretty good, that!" said Dutocq.

"You are daring, anyhow." "I've got my hand in, that's all," replied Cerizet.
These words were exchanged in a low voice during the time that it took Theodose to go to the outer door and return.

Cerizet was looking at the books when the lawyer re-entered the room.
"It is Thuillier," said Theodose.

"I thought he'd come; he is in the salon.

He mustn't see Cerizet's frock-coat; those frogs would frighten him." "Pooh! you receive the poor in your office, don't you?
That's in your role.