I suppose that money is plentiful, and that there is abundance of all commodities." "That is true, but everything is high in price, and we cannot get reconciled to these new fashions.

They are a bad mixture of French freedom and Spanish haughtiness which addles our brains.

But, sir, what sort of linen do you require ?" "In the first place, I must tell you that I never try to drive a hard bargain, therefore be careful.

If you charge me too much, I shall not come again.

I want some fine linen for twenty-four chemises, some dimity for stays and petticoats, some muslin, some cambric for pocket-handkerchiefs, and many other articles which I should be very glad to find in your shop, for I am a stranger here, and God knows in what hands I am going to trust myself!" "You will be in honest ones, if you will give me your confidence." "I am sure that you deserve it, and I abandon my interests to you.