"Many times?"
"As often as necessary."
A former Court Counselor, M. Prémereux, a permanent fixture at Mme. Passerat's receptions, hastened to display his learning:
"Nowadays a separation becomes a divorce after a certain lapse of time."
"Ah, you see," someone exclaimed, "of course she knows all about that."
The Magistrate resumed his explanation:
"Article 298, relating to the statutory grounds for divorce, forbade the guilty party to marry the corespondent, but that has just been repealed."
"She knew it," said one of the women with conviction.
Philippe Lagier, without moving a muscle, added:
"Surely. Nowadays before falling in love, we consult a lawyer."