Chapter
1 I | changing his five-franc piece Georges Duroy left the restaurant.
2 I | along, hats in hand.~When Georges Duroy reached the boulevard
3 I | me?”~“No.”~“Not remember Georges Duroy of the Sixth Hussars.”~
4 I | going; I have had enough.”~Georges murmured: “Yes, I will stay
5 II | learning Duroy’s destination.~Georges ascended the staircase.
6 II | made the introductions:~“M. Georges Duroy, an old friend of
7 II | ensued. Everyone smiled. Georges Duroy, startled at the sound
8 II | of the Algerian customs. Georges spoke with animation; excited
9 II | short while since of M. Georges Duroy and asked you to permit
10 III | III. FIRST ATTEMPTS~When Georges Duroy reached the street,
11 III | old comrade of Charles, M. Georges Duroy, a future journalist.”
12 III | returned to the room in which Georges had found his friend. The
13 IV | DUROY LEARNS SOMETHING~Georges Duroy did not sleep well,
14 IV | Make haste; we are busy.”~Georges stammered: “It is nothing.”~
15 IV | office, he said: “My name is Georges Duroy. I am on the staff
16 V | got out, but in silence. Georges rang the bell, and when
17 V | crying: “Did you hear?” Georges feigned ignorance of the
18 V | in a supplicatory tone: “Georges, it will give me pleasure
19 V | that you do not care, dear Georges,” and he yielded. When she
20 V | louder key: “Good evening, Georges.” He paid no heed to her.
21 V | evening. How are you?”~But Georges did not turn his head.~She
22 V | the door, she alighted. Georges was about to follow her
23 VI | UPWARD~The next morning Georges Duroy arose, dressed himself,
24 VI | on which was inscribed:~“Georges Duroy begs Mme. Walter to
25 VI | Mme. Walter thanks M. Georges Duroy very much, and is
26 VI | request the pleasure of M. Georges Duroy’s~company at dinner
27 VI | and offered her brow to Georges. Her mother said to her:~“
28 VI | who wishes to succeed.”~Georges replied: “She will marry
29 VI | arranged with M. Walter. When Georges left him, he pressed his
30 VII | arrest of one Dame Aubert.”~Georges took the paper and read
31 VII | are written under a mask.~GEORGES DUROY.”~M. Walter and Jacques
32 VII | myself, Louis Langremont.”~Georges’s heart throbbed violently,
33 VII | Are you ready, sirs?”~Georges cried: “Yes.”~The same voice
34 VIII | Madeleine Forestier.”~Georges murmured: “Certainly I will
35 VIII | are indispensable to us.”~Georges Duroy left for Cannes the
36 VIII | long.”~The next morning Georges rose early and strolled
37 VIII | her knees by the bedside. Georges, in surprise and affright,
38 VIII | more. They did not speak, Georges’s eyes seemed attracted
39 VIII | as to what she would do?~Georges questioned himself, and
40 VIII | their watch. Toward midnight Georges fell asleep. At daybreak
41 VIII | Cannes without any pomp, and Georges returned to Paris by the
42 IX | CHAPTER IX. MARRIAGE~Georges Duroy resumed his old habits.
43 IX | marriage of their son, M. Georges du Roy de Cantel with Mme.
44 IX | succeed in anything.”~When Georges reached the street resolved
45 IX | herself and rising, said: “Georges, have done. We are not children,
46 IX | visit to his parents worried Georges, although he had prepared
47 IX | glancing at the “city folks.”~Georges cried with a laugh: “Good
48 IX | has your wife any means?”~Georges replied: “Forty thousand
49 IX | appear; then recognizing Georges, she cried: “Oh Lord, is
50 IX | room.~When they were alone, Georges embraced Madeleine.~“Good
51 IX | related many anecdotes, while Georges, to whom they were all familiar,
52 IX | finished their coffee and wine.~Georges soon joined her.~“Would
53 IX | leave at daybreak. When Georges told his parents that they
54 IX | regret what you have done.”~Georges gave them two hundred francs
55 IX | him saying:~“Good morning, Georges.”~He replied: “Good morning,
56 X | servant answered his summons.~Georges asked: “Is Madame at home?” “
57 X | come now as he always has,”~Georges murmured: “Very well.”~He
58 X | complete her sentence and Georges replied: “Yes, he is very
59 X | was aroused in following Georges’s line of thought. From
60 X | their article was completed, Georges re-read it. Both he and
61 X | pleasantly: “No, a lace one!”~Georges shrugged his shoulders and
62 X | a bird!”~From that time Georges never called Charles anything
63 X | the carriage containing Georges and Madeleine reached the
64 X | with brilliant stars and Georges murmured, as he pressed
65 X | carriages returning home. As Georges remained silent, his wife,
66 X | has nothing better to do.”~Georges’ thoughts were busy with
67 XI | fireplace; it seemed to Georges that she turned pale on
68 XI | mother rose, and turning to Georges, said: “I shall count on
69 XI | through the form of baptism.”~Georges murmured: “And—she—likes—
70 XI | should commence sooner.”~Georges thought: “If I might have
71 XI | the chamber of deputies.”~Georges called for Mme. Walter in
72 XI | ceased and murmured: “Oh, Georges!”~He added: “Poor devil!”
73 XI | When she was alone with Georges, she said: “Oh, my darling
74 XI | The cab rolled on, and Georges’ thoughts were with Mme.
75 XII | footstool, and kneeled down. Georges took one beside it and when
76 XII | violence of her emotion.~Georges murmured: “Give me your
77 XII | In a few moments the man Georges had noticed before passed
78 XII | snatched her fingers from Georges’s clasp and covered her
79 XII | eyes in order not to see Georges. She could not pray; she
80 XII | slackened his pace and looked at Georges with the evident desire
81 XII | myself. Are you displeased?”~Georges laughed. “Not at all.”~M.
82 XII | the coachman to drive to?”~Georges replied: “Do not worry;
83 XIII | behind the doors. Above all, Georges enjoyed being thrown so
84 XIII | she had been struck: “Oh, Georges!” And pressing her hands
85 XIII | known.”~“Sit down,” said Georges.~He sank into an armchair,
86 XIII | gazed at him sadly. “Oh, Georges, I can no longer even embrace
87 XIII | that she forgot her gloves. Georges, after dining alone, began
88 XIII | midnight Madeleine came home. Georges sat up in bed and asked: “
89 XIII | he dared not ask arose to Georges’ lips.~“Lie down and rest,”
90 XIII | knowledge.”~As she spoke Georges drew near her; she paid
91 XIV | returned salutations.~When Georges du Roy and his wife left
92 XIV | both preoccupied. At length Georges said, as if talking to himself: “
93 XIV | respectfully,”~“LAMANEUR.”~Georges, in his turn, colored.~“
94 XIV | be of interest to you.”~Georges could not help muttering: “
95 XIV | eyes; her cheeks were pale. Georges nervously twisted his mustache.~
96 XIV | reply before Saturday?”~Georges bowed, and together with
97 XIV | would leave you anything!”~Georges replied, emphazing each
98 XIV | was already in my favor.”~Georges began to pace to and fro.
99 XIV | naturally and so calmly that Georges hesitated before replying: “
100 XIV | our pockets, that is all.”~Georges paced the room and uttered
101 XIV | office, as it was pleasant, Georges proposed that they take
102 XIV | with a different stone.~Georges asked: “How much is that
103 XIV | to Mme, de Marelle’s at Georges’ suggestion, to invite her
104 XIV | spend the evening with them. Georges rather dreaded the first
105 XIV | evening altogether enjoyable.~Georges and Madeleine returned home
106 XV | twice a week at his house. Georges acted as his secretary,
107 XV | if he were their master. Georges submitted to it all, like
108 XV | greeted her effusively. Georges left his wife near Mme.
109 XV | There is a fine couple.” Georges thought: “If my position
110 XV | Come,” said she, dragging Georges through a group which barred
111 XV | crowded rooms. Suddenly Georges heard a voice say: “That
112 XV | whiskers and a worldly air. Georges heard her call him Marquis
113 XV | champagne; it is excellent.”~Georges scarcely heard his words.
114 XV | voice at his side murmured: “Georges!”~It was Mme. Walter. She
115 XV | You will not refuse it, Georges!”~He took the package and
116 XV | announced that M. Prosper Georges du Roy had been decorated
117 XV | words, and that afforded Georges more pleasure than the decoration
118 XV | again, only come to see me, Georges. It is impossible for me
119 XVI | often visited the Walters. Georges, too, frequently dined there
120 XVI | broached again between her and Georges until one morning, the latter
121 XVI | containing the fish. As Georges and Suzanne leaned over
122 XVI | stopped at the Coq-Faisan. Georges entered the dining-room
123 XVI | In two or three minutes Georges rang again several times
124 XVI | receded and then returned. Georges said: “If you do not open,
125 XVI | lawful wife of M. Prosper Georges du Roy, here present?”~She
126 XVI | minister,” and pointing to Georges’ breast, he added, “and
127 XVI | this place.”~An hour later Georges du Roy entered the office
128 XVI | Where have you come from?”~Georges replied with emphasis: “
129 XVI | that public malefactor.”~Georges placed his hat upon a chair
130 XVI | on, for I shall be free.”~Georges rose.~“I will write the
131 XVII | Three months had elapsed. Georges du Roy’s divorce had been
132 XVII | The day was delightful. Georges, who was very pale, gazed
133 XVII | view; as they passed on, Georges and Suzanne lingered behind.
134 XVII | mansion, Mme. Walter pressed Georges to dine with them, but he
135 XVII | Bonnieres.”~The cab rolled on. Georges took the young girl’s hand
136 XVII | those of his betrothed.~Georges and Suzanne spent a week
137 XVIII| de Constantinople, when Georges du Roy and Clotilde de Marelle,
138 XVIII| called a “Parisian event,” Georges du Roy and the Walters having
139 XVIII| something like our friend Georges—who has become acquainted
140 XVIII| grown thinner.~Next came Georges du Roy with an old lady,
141 XVIII| entrance were closed, and Georges kneeled beside his bride
142 XVIII| stream of people entered. Georges fancied himself a king whom
143 XVIII| Finally the throng dispersed. Georges placed Suzanne’s hand upon
144 XVIII| outside, come to gaze at him, Georges du Roy. The people of Paris
145 XVIII| rows of spectators, but Georges did not see them; his thoughts
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