Chapter
1 I | Where are you going?”~Duroy replied: “Nowhere in particular.”~“
2 I | clerkship at the station?”~Duroy replied: “I hunted everywhere and
3 I | through the gate.”~The other replied in a consequential tone: “
4 I | not at all bashful!”~She replied: “Your friend has bewitched
5 II | his self-possession, he replied: “a few months, Madame.
6 II | you know Algeria, sir?”~He replied: “Yes, sir, I was there
7 II | mistrusted newcomers. He replied dryly: “Yes, excellent,
8 II | amiable indifference as she replied: “M. Walter had a great
9 II | the slowness with which he replied to her questions indicated
10 III | Monsieur has gone out.”~Duroy replied: “Ask Mme. Forestier if
11 III | here to find that out.”~She replied: “I will manage it all right.
12 IV | morning.”~Duroy, in confusion, replied: “No, it is this: I cannot
13 V | would that please you?”~He replied: “Certainly,” with a smile
14 V | since they last met. She replied in a flute-like voice and
15 V | child’s ceremonious manner, replied: “Indeed, Mademoiselle,
16 V | clock.” The young woman replied: “Yes,” with a smile and
17 V | about?”~A woman’s voice replied: “Nicolas has been tripped
18 V | fight them, to kill them.~He replied: “They are working-people.
19 V | cannot come here again.”~He replied: “That is very simple. I
20 V | tell me when to pay?”~She replied simply: “It is paid, my
21 V | afterward have a frolic?”~He replied at once: “Impossible to
22 V | appeased but still, vexed, she replied:~“That does not concern
23 V | me. Say yes.”~“No,” she replied, “I will not yield to your
24 V | some?” she whispered.~He replied with dignity: “You are very
25 V | Have you seen her?”~He replied: “No, you are mistaken.”~
26 V | understand.” But he had not replied; for fear of being seen
27 V | shall I drive to?” Duroy replied: “Where you will!”~Clotilde
28 VI | call me by that name?”~She replied with a smile: “I saw Mme.
29 VI | for his neglect of her.~He replied: “I did not come because
30 VI | smiled indifferently and replied calmly: “Oh, you can come
31 VI | Who is he?”~Mme. Walter replied: “One of our reporters;
32 VI | I shall be pleased to,” replied Duroy.~The streets were
33 VI | to-night, sir!”~The poet replied: “I always am, my child;
34 VI | journalism a long time?”~Duroy replied: “Only a few months.” His
35 VI | live long.”~Mme. de Marelle replied calmly: “No, he is doomed!
36 VI | wishes to succeed.”~Georges replied: “She will marry very soon
37 VII | of anecdotes. Rival alone replied to him. Duroy tried to appear
38 VII | The box is sealed.”~Duroy replied mechanically: “Thank you.”~
39 VII | anxiously: “Are you wounded?” He replied: “No, I think not.”~Langremont
40 VII | thought a moment and then replied: “No I do not want you to.”~
41 VIII | where is your trunk?”~Duroy replied: “I left it at the station,
42 VIII | Give me more air.”~She replied: “You must be careful; it
43 VIII | return to Paris?”~“No,” she replied; “when all is over, I will
44 VIII | impure.”~“Certainly,” she replied; “I have noticed it too.”~
45 IX | kind of you to come!”~He replied: “I should have come, whensoever
46 IX | something indelicate.~He replied simply: “I have often thought
47 IX | It sounds very well.”~He replied: “No, that will not do;
48 IX | Duroy de Cantel.”~Gravely he replied: “Yes, it is very nice.”~
49 IX | moment he hesitated before he replied: “Madeleine Forestier!”~
50 IX | told Mme. de Marelle?”~He replied calmly: “Yes.”~“Did it affect
51 IX | Forestier’s acquaintance?”~She replied with provoking archness: “
52 IX | her hands feverishly and replied:~“I adore you, my little
53 IX | you, son?”~The young man replied: “Yes, it is I, Mother Duroy,”
54 IX | wife any means?”~Georges replied: “Forty thousand francs.”~
55 IX | Oh Lord, is it you?”~He replied merrily: “Yes, it is I,
56 IX | asked: “Where are we?”~He replied: “In the forest—one of the
57 IX | senior.”~She laughed too and replied: “I am charmed now! They
58 IX | Good morning, Georges.”~He replied: “Good morning, Madeleine,”
59 X | invited anyone to dinner?”~She replied without turning her head
60 X | her sentence and Georges replied: “Yes, he is very pleasant,
61 X | never have sweets?”~His wife replied pleasantly: “I never think
62 X | draft out of his ears?”~She replied pleasantly: “No, a lace
63 X | is on the other side.”~He replied: “In our forests there are
64 X | Charles occasionally?”~She replied: “Frequently.”~He felt a
65 X | not uttered a word.”~He replied with a sneer: “I am thinking
66 X | the North Pole!”~Then he replied: “Certainly, my darling,”
67 XI | Thursday at two o’clock.”~He replied: “Count upon me, Madame.”~
68 XI | taken a fancy to you!”~He replied incredulously: “Nonsense!”~“
69 XI | Susceptible herself?”~She replied in a tone of conviction: “
70 XI | prefer her to Rose?”~He replied as he twisted his mustache: “
71 XI | is not so bad!”~Madeleine replied: “I am not afraid of her.
72 XI | Is Monsieur well?”~He replied: “Yes, my child,” and entered
73 XI | he.~“And I of you,” she replied.~They seated themselves
74 XI | that always happens!”~She replied naively: “Yes, it happens
75 XI | about that name?”~Rival replied: “Mme. Walter, who thinks
76 XI | the seats.”~Mme. Walter replied hesitatingly: “I should
77 XI | Bel-Ami—we need you!”~He replied: “I obey with pleasure,
78 XI | but he only smiled and replied: “What! as simple as that
79 XI | have Mme. Rissolin.”~Du Roy replied: “Very well, I will see
80 XI | her self-possession and replied:~“Why did you choose to-day?”~“
81 XI | everyone coming to dinner?”~She replied: “Yes, all but Mme. Walter,
82 XI | can manage it anyway.”~He replied: “She will come.”~He was
83 XI | see that I am calm.”~She replied: “You cannot leave your
84 XI | him to take her hand and replied in broken accents: “No,
85 XI | Where have you been?”~He replied in a low voice: “I have
86 XI | not jealous?”~Mme. du Roy replied slowly: “No, not at all.”~
87 XII | explain all to you?”~She replied between her fingers: “I
88 XII | it again.” She paused.~He replied: “I expect nothing—I hope
89 XII | tell me what to do.”~He replied: “I confess every Saturday
90 XII | church was built?”~Du Roy replied: “I do not know; I think
91 XII | very carefully.”~The man replied: “I am not visiting the
92 XII | reflected a moment and then replied: “I have it. I will give
93 XII | coachman to drive to?”~Georges replied: “Do not worry; he knows.”~
94 XII | Where are we?” she asked.~He replied: “Alight and enter the house.
95 XIII | Are you sure of that?”~She replied: “Yes, I am sure.”~He continued: “
96 XIII | seventy-two francs.”~He replied: “But I have no ready money.”~
97 XIII | let me lend it to you.”~He replied abruptly, almost harshly: “
98 XIII | ailing of late,” the man replied; “The Count is very ill,
99 XIII | return—do not expect me.”~He replied: “Very well. Go.”~They shook
100 XIII | How did you know that?”~He replied: “Pardon me if I do not
101 XIV | should not know of it.”~He replied: “That is possible, for
102 XIV | notary smiled, bowed, and replied pleasantly: “I comprehend
103 XIV | leave you anything!”~Georges replied, emphazing each word: “Yes,
104 XIV | It is not possible.”~She replied calmly: “It is so, nevertheless.”~
105 XIV | that, but I shall not.”~She replied gently: “Very well, my dear,
106 XIV | was some time before he replied; then he said hesitatingly: “
107 XIV | there is a formal will.”~He replied: “Oh, that is very simple.
108 XIV | fifty thousand francs?”~She replied haughtily: “No. Give him
109 XIV | trinket?” he asked.~She replied indifferently: “As you like.”~
110 XIV | that bracelet?”~The jeweler replied: “Three thousand francs,
111 XIV | The man hesitated, then replied: “No, sir, it is impossible.”~
112 XV | chided him for not going, he replied: “Leave me in peace. I shall
113 XV | have been nowhere.”~She replied gravely: “That is too bad.
114 XV | like now papa is rich.”~He replied: “Oh, you will soon marry—
115 XV | dictates of her heart.~He replied: “We shall see; you are
116 XV | relative to the stocks.~Du Roy replied: “In exchange for that service
117 XV | scandal here at once!”~He replied haughtily: “Very well, I
118 XV | you wish to kill me?”~He replied calmly: “I beseech you,
119 XV | cherished a vague project and replied: “My dear, love is not eternal.
120 XV | seems to satisfy you.”~He replied calmly: “That man is only
121 XV | however, at your age.”~He replied: “I should have much more.”~
122 XV | asked, Madeleine.~She replied sadly: “Yes and no. I have
123 XV | to time as a friend.”~He replied calmly: “Very well. It is
124 XV | was praying!”~Mme. Walter replied in a firm voice, in a voice
125 XVI | You are mad, Bel-Ami!”~He replied: “I know that I am! Should
126 XVI | would you marry me?”~She replied: “Yes, Bel-Ami, I would
127 XVI | there?”~The police officer replied: “Open in the name of the
128 XVI | Roy, here present?”~She replied: “Yes, sir.”~“What are you
129 XVI | gentleman is your lover?”~She replied boldly: “I do not deny it.
130 XVI | you come from?”~Georges replied with emphasis: “I have just
131 XVII | leave the country.”~She replied: “Ask papa. Perhaps he will
132 XVII | mamma would be glad.”~He replied quickly: “No, no, you do
133 XVII | where shall we go?”~He replied, encircling her waist with
134 XVII | my dear little one?”~She replied tearfully: “I was thinking
135 XVII | never! Are you mad?”~He replied sadly: “It will do no good
136 XVII | so at once.”~But his wife replied: “No, no, I will never consent.”~
137 XVII | for a short time. Then he replied to a long letter from Du
138 XVIII| marry Suzanne Walter?”~He replied in the affirmative, adding
139 XVIII| companion, who was not envious, replied: “So much the better for
140 XVIII| which signified nothing, and replied to congratulations with
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