"With pleasure, monsieur; I will do whatever you wish."
"It would be much better for you to play with monsieur, my dear; you play much better than I."
"Not by any means! I tell you that you know the game perfectly."
"But what will you do while we play?"
"I will look over you, or talk with Bruneau; don't worry about me."
The little woman concluded to take the cards, solely to obey her husband, for she had a shrewd suspicion that he would not stay long to watch the game. Young Callé, who was ready to do whatever was wanted, seated himself opposite Éléonore, and said:
"How much does madame wish to play for?"
"I don't care at all."
"With how many packs?"
"I don't know."