And so they walked on among the tripping, rustling crowd of pleasure-seekers.

There was a constant bowing, smiling, and greeting; the merchant had each moment to take off his hat, and, whenever he did so, the fourteen clerks took off theirs too, and created quite a draught; and very imposing it was.

After having swum thus with the stream for some time, Sabine expressed a wish to rest.

Instantly benches were set, the table got ready, and an ubiquitous waiter brought a giant coffee-pot and the number of cups required.

Sabine's office was no sinecure.