He always applies to me, because at his banker's too much notice would be taken of it, whereas in our office money comes and goes, comes in and goes out.
But look out for the inventory! We shall have some pretty figures to show at the end of the year.

The worst part of the whole business is that Risler won't listen to anything.

I have warned him several times: 'Look out, Monsieur Georges is making a fool of himself for some woman.' He either turns away with a shrug, or else he tells me that it is none of his business and that Fromont Jeune is the master.

Upon my word, one would almost think--one would almost think--" The cashier did not finish his sentence; but his silence was pregnant with unspoken thoughts.
The old maid was appalled; but, like most women under such circumstances, instead of seeking a remedy for the evil, she wandered off into a maze of regrets, conjectures, and retrospective lamentations.
What a misfortune that they had not known it sooner when they had the Chebes for neighbors.

Madame Chebe was such an honorable woman.