These fits always occurred when men were present: it was as though they had given way to a burning desire to treat them to the dunghill on which they had grown to woman's estate.

The gentlemen paled visibly and looked embarrassed.

The young Hugons did their best to laugh, while Vandeuvres nervously toyed with his beard and Muffat redoubled his gravity.
"You remember Victor ?" said Nana.

"There was a wicked little fellow for you! Why, he used to take the little girls into cellars!" "I remember him perfectly," replied Satin.

"I recollect the big courtyard at your place very well.