Chapter
1 I | twenty-seven years.~Forestier asked: “Where are you going?”~
2 I | are you doing in Paris?” asked Forestier, Duroy shrugged
3 I | several seconds and then asked:~“Are you a bachelor?”~“
4 I | cane under his arm.~Duroy asked his name.~“That is Jacques
5 I | Suddenly his companion asked, “Why don’t you try journalism?”~
6 I | the score, the journalist asked: “Would you like a stroll
7 I | Madeleine. “What shall we do?” asked Forestier. “They say that
8 I | Another glass of beer?” asked Forestier.~“Gladly.”~They
9 I | Duroy smiled. His friend asked: “Shall you remain any longer?
10 II | their garments.~The lackey asked:~“Whom shall I announce,
11 II | and I am very glad that he asked you to dine with us to-day.”~
12 II | After a short silence, she asked: “Have you been in Paris
13 II | then Norbert de Varenne asked a general question: “Have
14 II | him. He colored. M. Walter asked: “Do you know Algeria, sir?”~
15 II | of M. Georges Duroy and asked you to permit me to include
16 II | revert to the mother. He asked in a gallant, yet paternal
17 III | fragrance peculiar to her.~She asked bluntly: “What do you think
18 III | was married.~“What,” he asked, “is she married? What does
19 III | La Vie Francaise.”~Duroy asked: “Is M. Walter in?”~“M.
20 III | keenly at the young man and asked:~“Have you brought my article?”~
21 III | What shall I do to-day?” asked Duroy.~“I have no work for
22 IV | stout and bald. Forestier asked him, when his letter was
23 IV | marrying his wife.”~Duroy asked: “What about his wife?”~
24 IV | in the hall, the latter asked: “Have you been to the cashier’
25 IV | your friend, Forestier, and asked him to read it; he was dissatisfied
26 IV | friend’s office, brusquely asked: “Why did not my article
27 V | seemed not to have heard her, asked: “Do you object to my closing
28 V | summoned the waiter and asked for her bill. She tried
29 V | the door was opened, he asked timidly: “When shall I see
30 V | Duroy felt reassured and asked: “Is Madame well?”~“Yes,
31 V | large furnished house and asked the janitor: “Has Mme. Duroy
32 V | then selecting a key, he asked: “Are you M. Duroy?”~“Certainly.”~
33 V | not give mine.”~Then he asked: “Will you tell me when
34 V | kissed him passionately, and asked: “After a while will you
35 V | handed him three francs and asked:~“Is that enough?”~“Yes,
36 V | taking leave of him, she asked: “Shall we meet again the
37 V | entered a cab. The cabman asked: “Where shall I drive to?”
38 VI | made you rise so early?” he asked.~“A very serious matter.
39 VI | hundred and eighty.~Forestier asked sceptically: “To whom do
40 VI | As he took his leave, he asked again: “Are we friends—is
41 VI | received with effusion, Duroy asked Mme. Forestier: “Who is
42 VI | looking at her with a smile, asked Mme. de Marelle in a low
43 VI | the drawing-room, Duroy asked Mme. de Marelle: “May I
44 VI | a log upon the fire and asked:~“Have you been engaged
45 VI | obtain such a wife.”~Duroy asked: “Does she help him very
46 VII | Saint-Potin entered, Duroy asked him: “Have you seen the
47 VII | restless~“Am I afraid?” he asked himself.~Why did his heart
48 VII | the paces.~Dr. Le Brument asked Duroy: “Do you feel well?
49 VII | unbuttoned his garments, and asked anxiously: “Are you wounded?”
50 VII | satisfied with that explanation, asked no more questions. M. Walter
51 VII | yours! What can we do?”~He asked abruptly: “How much do you
52 VII | do not want you to.”~He asked in surprise: “Why not?”~“
53 VIII | awaiting you patiently.”~Duroy asked: “How is your master?”~“
54 VIII | the afternoon.”~Forestier asked: “Is there anything new
55 VIII | room grew dark. Forestier asked irritably:~“Are we to have
56 VIII | mantel-piece. Mme. Forestier asked her husband: “Do you wish
57 VIII | said to him: “Monsieur has asked for you two or three times.
58 VIII | invalid raised his head. Duroy asked:~“Well, how are you? You
59 VIII | affright woke Duroy and asked him to fetch the doctor.
60 VIII | man. When the journalist asked him his opinion, he said: “
61 VIII | moments of silence Duroy asked: “Will it be some time before
62 VIII | almost suffocating. Duroy asked: “Can we not open the window
63 IX | difficult to explain.”~He asked: “What is it?”~“It is this:
64 IX | proposed, be separated.”~She asked: “Is your native place Canteleu?”~“
65 IX | she glanced up at him and asked: “What ails you?”~“Take
66 IX | turned pale, trembled, and asked: “What is it? Tell me quickly.”~
67 IX | dignified and haughty, and asked, though somewhat unsteadily: “
68 IX | to Mme. Forestier’s, who asked him: “Have you told Mme.
69 IX | make more advances.” And he asked: “How did you make Forestier’
70 IX | self-possession first and asked: “Is it you, son?”~The young
71 IX | man took his son’s arm and asked him: “How are you getting
72 IX | room.~Madeleine choked and asked: “Can we go out? I cannot
73 IX | impenetrable brushwood.~She asked: “Where are we?”~He replied: “
74 IX | wish it was.~His father asked simply: “Shall I see you
75 X | answered his summons.~Georges asked: “Is Madame at home?” “Yes,
76 X | He entered the room and asked: “Have you invited anyone
77 X | Roy, who liked sweetmeats, asked:~“Why do we never have sweets?”~
78 X | by the same thought, he asked:~“Did Charles wear a cotton
79 X | desire for fresh air. He asked:~“My little Made, would
80 X | paused for a moment and then asked: “Did you come here in the
81 X | who divined his thoughts, asked in her soft voice: “Of what
82 X | was bored by his silence, asked: “Shall we go to Tortoni’
83 XI | in the drawing-room, he asked the servant: “Who is here?”~“
84 XI | familiarity of an old servant she asked: “Is Monsieur well?”~He
85 XI | Where can we meet again?” he asked.~“At Rue de Constantinople.”~“
86 XI | I adore you.” Then he asked: “Is your husband well?”~“
87 XI | When Thursday came, he asked Madeleine: “Are going to
88 XI | When he returned, his wife asked: “Where have you been?”~
89 XI | Turning to Madeleine, she asked: “You are not jealous?”~
90 XII | he held upon his heart he asked: “Do you feel it beat?”~
91 XII | had disappeared, Du Roy asked, hoping for another place
92 XII | rose without a word and asked with some hesitation: “Shall
93 XII | waiting for me.”~The priest asked: “Who is waiting for you?”~“
94 XII | from the provinces?” he asked.~“Yes, I am from Rennes.
95 XII | He laughed.~Madeleine asked: “What is it?”~“Nothing
96 XII | were seated in the cab, she asked: “Where did you tell the
97 XII | door.~“Where are we?” she asked.~He replied: “Alight and
98 XIII | Chamber. What do you want?” he asked ungraciously.~She had raised
99 XIII | to.”~Suddenly softened he asked: “How?”~“By chance last
100 XIII | docility at his feet and asked:~“Will you dine with us
101 XIII | come home for a week. She asked:~“Can you come to dinner
102 XIII | soon forgive him.~When he asked the janitor of the house
103 XIII | letter and turning to him asked: “What did you say?”~“I
104 XIII | Georges sat up in bed and asked: “Well?”~He had never seen
105 XIII | order to insure himself he asked: “Are you asleep?”~“No.”
106 XIII | Walter. When he concluded she asked: “How did you know that?”~
107 XIV | astonishing!”~Madeleine asked: “What, my friend?”~“That
108 XIV | Shall we go at once?” she asked.~“Yes, I should like to.”~
109 XIV | throwing his hat on the bed, asked: “What were the relations
110 XIV | was leaving the room, he asked: “Shall I try to compromise
111 XIV | buy you some trinket?” he asked.~She replied indifferently: “
112 XIV | different stone.~Georges asked: “How much is that bracelet?”~
113 XV | rested upon his arm. She asked:~“Would you like a glass
114 XV | separated from M. de Marelle. He asked: “Is Laurine still vexed
115 XV | them.~In a short while, he asked: “Shall we go?”~“Whenever
116 XV | deserted rooms.~Madeleine asked: “Where is Mme. Walter;
117 XV | Are you in mourning?” asked, Madeleine.~She replied
118 XVI | secrets from me, Suzanne.”~She asked:~“What secrets, Bel-Ami?”~“
119 XVI | so fresh, so bright!”~She asked with a smile: “What have
120 XVI | without comprehending what he asked, she whispered: “I promise.”~
121 XVI | Du Roy arrived home, he asked Madeleine, who was writing
122 XVI | house in that street, and asked the maid who opened the
123 XVI | voice, evidently disguised, asked:~“Who is there?”~The police
124 XVI | Laroche-Mathieu.~The officer again asked: “Who are you?”~As the man
125 XVI | coat upon arm, hat in hand, asked: “Do you need me any longer,
126 XVI | he raised his head and asked: “What, are you here? Why
127 XVII | the cabman drive on.~He asked: “Well, how did it all pass
128 XVII | that she was weeping. He asked in affright:~“What ails
129 XVII | turned to her husband and asked in despair: “What does that
130 XVII | followed him.~“Well?” she asked.~He had not the strength
131 XVIII| What a rascal you are!”~He asked: “How do you make that out?
132 XVIII| floor weeping softly. He asked harshly:~“Will you soon
133 XVIII| fortune is made.”~Rival asked: “Do you know what has become
134 XVIII| her for nothing.”~Rival asked: “Tell me, is it true that
135 XVIII| name of the Almighty. He asked the usual questions, rings
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