"Felix, my worthy fellow," said she, "you'll have that business of yours disposed of next Sunday without fail."
The man proceeded to dress her hair. Frederick told her he had heard news of her friends, Madame de Rochegune, Madame de Saint-Florentin, and Madame Lombard, every woman being noble, as if it were at the mansion of the Dambreuses. Then he talked about the theatres. An extraordinary performance was to be given that evening at the Ambigu.
"Shall you go?"
"Faith, no! I'm staying at home."
Delphine appeared. Her mistress gave her a scolding for having gone out without permission.
The other vowed that she was just "returning from market."
"Well, bring me your book. You have no objection, isn't that so?"
And, reading the pass-book in a low tone, Rosanette made remarks on every item. The different sums were not added up correctly.
"Hand me over four sous!"
Delphine handed the amount over to her, and, when she had sent the maid away: