"I am sure of that. But I am very fond of going where I am not expected. Is this where you live?"
"Yes, my friend."
"And there's only this one room; is this all?"
"Absolutely all. It's quite enough for a single man."
"Quite enough! You're not hard to suit. Where am I to sit down, pray?"
"Where you please."
"Where I please? But I don't see any chair."
"Why, yes, I have two. Wait a moment; the other one is covered with my clothes; I used it as a commode; I'll clear it for you."
Lucien removed his clothes from the chair to the bed, then returned to his occupation, saying to his visitor:
"Now, sit down and tell me what brings you here. I must go on working, because I am in a hurry."