The schoolmistress said I didn't act well, but that was because Mamma owed her for a whole term.

From the time I was fifteen I began to think seriously about going on the stage.

I entered the Conservatoire, I worked, I worked very hard.
It's a back-breaking trade.

But success brings rest." Opposite the chalet on the island they found the ferry-boat moored to the landing.

Ligny jumped into it, pulling Felicie after him.
"Those tall trees are lovely, even without leaves," she said.