He understood it all at once and did him a service, for he got Steiner out of the way and, taking his hand, led him along the dark corridor as far as Nana's bedroom.

In affairs of this kind Labordette was wont to display the most perfect tact and cleverness.

Indeed, he seemed delighted to be making other people happy.

Nana showed no surprise; she was only somewhat annoyed by the excessive heat of Muffat's pursuit.
Life was a serious affair, was it not?
Love was too silly: it led to nothing.

Besides, she had her scruples in view of Zizi's tender age.
Indeed, she had scarcely behaved quite fairly toward him.