Chichi paled with pride.

Some of her friends had castles.
Others, of old colonial family, who were accustomed to look down upon her for her country bringing up, would now cry with envy upon learning of this acquisition which was almost a patent of nobility.

The mother smiled in the hope of months in the country which would recall the simple and happy life of her youth.

Julio was less enthusiastic.

The "old man" would expect him to spend much time away from Paris, but he consoled himself by reflecting that the suburban place would provide excuse for frequent automobile trips.
Desnoyers thought of the relatives in Berlin.