"Was it my fault that family ties did not speak effectually sooner?"
"Well, after all, the main thing is that you have listened to them. We will exert ourselves to prevent your finding Nancy uninteresting."
"How could I, since I am to live with you?"
"Thank you! Our house will be yours. Try to imagine yourself entirely at home."
"In imagination, and affection too, madame."
"And you'll not think of Paris again?"
"Paris!—-- I don't care any more for it than I do for doomsday!"
"I forewarn you that people are not in the habit of fighting duels here."
"What? You know already——"
"We know all about it, even to the history of that famous supper with those rather volatile ladies."