Horse, doctors say, is heating; I only wish it would heat me.

I give this description of my existence, as it is that of many others.

Those who have means, and those who have none, unless these means are in Paris, row in the same boat.
The society at my second-class restaurant is varied.

Many are regular customers, and we all know each other.

There are officers who come there whenever they get leave from outside--hardy, well-set fellows, who take matters philosophically and professionally.