So, on the whole, it is an economy." "You always have the best of the argument," muttered the convinced artist.

"Shall we work tonight ?" "No, indeed! I shall go to see my uncle.

He is a good fellow, and will give me good advice when I tell him my new position.

And you, Marcel ?" "I shall go to Medicis to ask him if he has any restorations of pictures to give me.

By the way, give me five francs." "For what ?" "To cross the Pont des Arts." "Two sous to cross a bridge when you can go over another for nothing! That is a useless expense; and, though an inconsiderable one, is a violation of our rule." "I am wrong, to be sure," said Marcel.