It is so difficult to come to the fore in her profession, for a girl who is alone, without support, without influence! And it is so necessary for her to succeed, poor child!" Chevalier did not feel disposed to lavish any pity upon Felicie.

With a shrug of the shoulders he replied bluntly: "No need to worry about that.

She'll get on.

She is an actress heart and soul.

She has it in her bones, down to her very legs." Madame Nanteuil indulged in a quiet smile.
"Poor child! They are not very plump, her legs.