You speak French to-day like a charm.

My father has done wonders." "Oh, I am a bad subject," said Newman.

"I am too old to learn a language." "Too old?
Quelle folie!" cried Mademoiselle Noemie, with a clear, shrill laugh.

"You are a very young man.

And how do you like my father ?" "He is a very nice old gentleman.