"I am going to his place, he has asked me to dinner.

Will you come with me?
You would enjoy yourself." "No, I can't," said Madame Sidonie, pointing to the card table.

"Think of my rent." "There are six louis," said the banker.
"I'll go two of them," exclaimed Madame Sidonie.
"I am not proud, I'll start at two," replied the banker, who had already dealt several times.

"King and ace.

I am done for," he continued, dealing the cards.