An adjustable arm-chair, infirm and cynical, displayed itself by the window.

The director of the Odeon set forth the object of his call, and ended by saying: "Chevalier's funeral service cannot be celebrated in the church unless you certify that the unfortunate young man was not altogether sane." Dr.Trublet declared that Chevalier might very well do without a religious service.
"Adrienne Lecouvreur, who was of more account than Chevalier, did without one.

Mademoiselle Monime had no Mass said for her after her death, and, as you are aware, she was denied 'the honour of rotting in a nasty cemetery in the company of all the beggars of the quarter.' She was none the worse off for that." "You are not ignorant of the fact, Dr.Socrates," replied Pradel, "that actors and actresses are the most religious of people.

My company would be deeply grieved if they could not be present at the celebration of a Mass for their colleague.

They have already secured the co-operation of several lyric artists, and the music will be very fine." "Now that's a reason," said Trublet "I do not gainsay it.