Chapter

 1 2| stages, he was, nevertheless, surprised at Madame~Rabourdin's home.
 2 4|    the upper floor, they were surprised by the unexpected~arrival
 3 4|       the ministry, and often~surprised the minister by his consummate
 4 5|     that he was crushed. More surprised than overwhelmed, he now
 5 5|   human heart, was past being surprised at~anything. Hardened in
 6 6| silence. This meekness, which surprised the~other clerks, was owing
 7 7|     willing to let~herself be surprised half-dressed, with her hair
 8 7|   Come this way, and don't be surprised." He led Madame~Rabourdin
 9 8| signature. He was a good~deal surprised, though he did not show
10 8|     grimace]. "I shouldn't be~surprised if there were something