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ACT IV, SCENES VI AND VII
1. If you write a few words to the chief of police, the matter[1] will be dropped. 2. There is nothing to be delighted[2] about when one has had to[3] apologize. 3. A reward of two hundred francs is not enough for saving a man's life. 4. Henrietta is as kindly disposed towards you as her mother. 5. A gentleman[4] does not thrust himself into other people's lives. 6. «It cannot be denied; I irritate him.»—«Well, I declare!» 7. Well-bred young ladies in France share their parents' feelings. 8. I will not go so far as to say that I am positive of his utter dislike; I have not yet had a talk with him. 9. I cannot stay here any longer[6]; what is the use? I had better bid you good-by. 10. I was much[7] hurt when he reproached me with[8] intruding.
[1: affaire, f.] [2: enchanté.] [3: devoir.] [4: galant homme.] [5: les autres.] [6: plus.] [7: vivement.] [8: de.]