"But the orchestra stalls will not hold them all, Monsieur de Balzac."
"Those who cannot find room in the house will have to stand in the lobbies," said Balzac, imperturbably.
"Stage boxes?" continued Lireux.
"They will be reserved for the Court."
"Stage boxes on the first tier?"
"For the ambassadors and plenipotentiaries."
"The open boxes on the ground floor?"
"For the wives and families of the ambassadors."
"Upper circle?" enumerated Lireux, not a muscle of his face moving.
"For the deputies and grand officers of State."