1. If you write a few words to the chief of police, the matter[1] will be dropped. 2. There is nothing to be delighted[2] about when one has had to[3] apologize. 3. A reward of two hundred francs is not enough for saving a man's life. 4. Henrietta is as kindly disposed towards you as her mother. 5. A gentleman[4] does not thrust himself into other people's lives. 6. «It cannot be denied; I irritate him.»—«Well, I declare!» 7. Well-bred young ladies in France share their parents' feelings. 8. I will not go so far as to say that I am positive of his utter dislike; I have not yet had a talk with him. 9. I cannot stay here any longer[6]; what is the use? I had better bid you good-by. 10. I was much[7] hurt when he reproached me with[8] intruding.
[1: affaire, f.] [2: enchanté.] [3: devoir.] [4: galant homme.] [5: les autres.] [6: plus.] [7: vivement.] [8: de.]
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ACT IV, SCENE VIII
1. Make sure you have got hold of your victim before you give him a chance to cool off. 2. Give me time[1] to collect my thoughts and I will let you know my answer. 3. People wear soft shoes when they go into a powder-magazine. 4. There was a grand final display to those fireworks. 5. Mark my words: Gratitude is a crushing burden for fools, and even[2] for many clever folk. 6. I am not developing a paradox; I am only giving you a piece of sound advice. 7. You would be making a mistake to take any other course. 8. I have made blunder after blunder; but do not give me away. 9. I took a tumble, not on purpose at all, which[3] humbled my pride. 10. His first exploit was a masterpiece.
[1: Tr.«the time.»] [2: même.] [3: ce qui.]
XXXI
ACT IV, SCENES IX AND X
1. Listening[1] is the best way[2] to hear. 2. «You will not shake hands with me now, will you?»—«Well, I declare! Why not?» 3. Bring me my money later; there is no hurry about it. 4. I am going back to Switzerland accompanied by Henrietta and her mother. 5. Eaves-dropping[1] is a bad habit. 6. We love the places where we have been happy. 7. Shall you be at home to-night? I may come and drink a cup of tea with you, may I not? 8. Henrietta cannot guess why her father wishes to revisit the Mer de Glace when they have just come back from the place. 9. Those who speak lower are better liked. 10. Mr. Perrichon means to say commandé; but he is thinking of[3] the major and makes a mistake in[4] the ending[5].
[1: Use the infinitive.] [2: moyen, m.] [3: penser à.] [4: se tromper de (omitting article).] [5: finale, f.]