An elegant home is enough to make the fortune of a lawyer.

It attracts clients, charms them, holds them fast, commands respect, and shows them that a man who lives in such good style expects a good price for his words." She was silent for a few seconds and then went on: "We must look out for something suitable for you; much less pretentious, since you have nothing, but nice and pretty all the same.

I assure you it will be to your advantage." Pierre replied contemptuously: "For me! Oh, I shall make my way by hard work and learning." But his mother insisted: "Yes, but I assure you that to be well lodged will be of use to you nevertheless." About half-way through the meal he suddenly asked: "How did you first come to know this man Marechal ?" Old Roland looked up and racked his memory: "Wait a bit; I scarcely recollect.

It is such an old story now.

Ah, yes, I remember.