"Yes, you have already told me that. I shall be enchanted to make her acquaintance; I have always been very fond of professional ladies."
"There will also be a friend of mine, an author—Monsieur Jéricourt; do you know him?"
"I never heard of him."
"He's a fellow of great talent, who will go a long way."
"Who says so? himself?"
"No, a newspaper that he writes for."
"Oh! that amounts to the same thing. However, I will give your friend credit for as much talent as you choose; I am of an obliging disposition."
"We will dine at half-past five; I know that it's bad form to dine so early, but it's on Zizi's account; she acts in the last play, and there is no fun in hurrying."
"All right! I promise to be punctual."
"Very good! By the way, you will teach me the thirty-three ways of drinking champagne, won't you?"