*** “Now, that M. le Vicomte d’A—— is attracting so much
attention, they will perhaps let me alone,” M. le Vicomte
Demosthenes was heard to say yesterday.
*** An Ultra, condemning M. Pasquier’s speech, said his programme
was only a continuation of Decaze’s policy. “Yes,” said a lady,
“but he stands on a Monarchical basis, he has just the kind of leg
for a Court suit.”
“With such a beginning, I don’t ask more of you,” said Finot; “it will be all right.—Run round with this,” he added, turning to the boy; “the paper is not exactly a genuine article, but it is our best number yet,” and he turned to the group of writers. Already Lucien’s colleagues were privately taking his measure.
“That fellow has brains,” said Blondet.
“His article is well written,” said Claude Vignon.
“Supper!” cried Matifat.
The Duke gave his arm to Florine, Coralie went across to Lucien, and Tullia went in to supper between Émile Blondet and the German Minister.
“I cannot understand why you are making an onslaught on Mme. de Bargeton and the Baron du Châtelet; they say that he is prefect-designate of the Charente, and will be Master of Requests some day.”
“Mme. de Bargeton showed Lucien the door as if he had been an imposter,” said Lousteau.
“Such a fine young fellow!” exclaimed the Minister.