Can she be taking me seriously?
Well, she may do so if she likes.
It doesn't matter much." "Ah, a wedding!" exclaimed Mons.Griffard.

"Then you are marrying, eh ?" "Oh, it is only a left-handed marriage," said Abellino, jocosely.
Some of the guests, full of curiosity, pressed forward to meet the new arrivals.

The host, I mean Mr.Kecskerey, went towards the entrance; the lackey threw open the folding-doors, and a young lady entered, accompanied by a gentleman.

For a moment the whole company was dumb with amazement.

Was it the sight of the young lady that amazed them so?
She was beautiful, certainly.