That old joker Bordenave had really been far too lavish with her address.

Why, the whole of yesterday's house was coming! "By the by, Francis, have you five louis ?" said Nana.
He drew back, looked carefully at her headdress and then quietly remarked: "Five louis, that's according!" "Ah, you know if you want securities.

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." she continued.
And without finishing her sentence, she indicated the adjoining rooms with a sweeping gesture.

Francis lent the five louis.