It is almost impossible, you see, for us to enter this gorgeous roof in frock-coats and colored trousers." "But," said Carolus, "I have not black clothes for all of you." "We will make do with what you have," said Colline.
"Suit yourselves then," said Carolus, opening a well-furnished wardrobe.
"What an arsenal of elegancies!" said Marcel.
"Three hats!" exclaimed Schaunard, in ecstasy.

"Can a man want three hats when he had but one head ?" "And the boots!" said Rodolphe, "only look!" "What a number of boots!" howled Colline.
In a twinkling of an eye each had selected a complete equipment.
"Till this evening," said they, taking leave of Barbemuche.

"The ladies intend to be most dazzling." "But," said Barbemuche, casting a glance at the emptied wardrobe.

"You have left me nothing.

What am I to wear ?" "Ah, it's different with you," said Rodolphe.