"When one has the honor of being in monsieur le vicomte's service, one should understand how to deal with the fair sex."
"That's not bad. Go on!"
"The young woman stopped, and answered very pleasantly: 'Yes, monsieur, I live in the house.'—Then she bowed again and went on upstairs."
"Is that all?"
"No, monsieur. As that meeting was very agreeable to me, I went out on the landing several times. It was a happy thought. A moment ago, the young woman came downstairs very fast."
"It seems to me that she spends a good deal of time on the stairs for a girl who never goes out!"
"She had forgotten to buy some coffee, monsieur; coffee is her passion, it seems; she can't do without it!"
"Did she tell you that?"
"Yes, monsieur; but she didn't stop; she went on downstairs. She'll probably come back very soon; if monsieur chooses, I will keep watch on the landing, and as soon as I see Mademoiselle Georgette in the hall below I will let him know."
"Nonsense! Do you suppose I am going to put myself out to see this grisette? You are crazy, Lépinette!"