"There is no undoing that which has been done? That tiresome old saying is for ever in your mouth, it seems to me. Is it possible you cannot see the consequences of all this?"
"What is to be, will be."
"Fine consolation that, is it not? This is the third time monsieur has run a great risk of losing his place in consequence of giving way to his temper, and this time he will be put out, sure."
"Well, if he loses his place, he will lose it."
"Indeed! But he needs the office on account of his wife and little daughter, and as there will be still another mouth to feed before many months have passed, what is to become of him and his family if he loses his position?"
"Your question is too much for me. I had better be getting up-stairs with this toggery, I know that, though."
"Have you lost your senses completely? Monsieur isn't really thinking of going to this entertainment to-night, after what has occurred!"
"He isn't? That shows how much you know about it."
"But after what has occurred, he surely will not go to this ball, I say."
"You see if he doesn't."