Nevertheless, they made poor enough work of it.

Some men let themselves be persuaded; Steiner, for instance, ventured three louis, for the sight of Nana stirred him.

But the women refused point-blank.
"Thanks," they said; "to lose for a certainty!" Besides, they were in no hurry to work for the benefit of a dirty wench who was overwhelming them all with her four white horses, her postilions and her outrageous assumption of side.

Gaga and Clarisse looked exceedingly prim and asked La Faloise whether he was jolly well making fun of them.

When Georges boldly presented himself before the Mignons' carriage Rose turned her head away in the most marked manner and did not answer him.