Chapter
1 IX | Separate your name in this way: Du Roy. It sounds very well.”~
2 IX | M. and Mme. Alexandre du Roy de Cantel announce the
3 IX | of their son, M. Georges du Roy de Cantel with Mme.
4 IX | call himself, henceforth, “Du Roy,” or even “Du Roy de
5 IX | henceforth, “Du Roy,” or even “Du Roy de Cantel,” it seemed
6 IX | passers-by, “My name is Du Roy de Cantel.”~Scarcely
7 IX | his political sketches, “Du Roy,” spent the best part
8 IX | presented you to M. and Mme. du Roy de Cantel, senior.”~
9 IX | Paris.” Then she murmured: “Du Roy de Cantel. We will say
10 X | CHAPTER X. JEALOUSY~The Du Roys had been in Paris two
11 X | After gallantly kissing Mme. Du Roy’s hand, he turned to
12 X | saying: “How are you, my dear Du Roy?”~He had no longer that
13 X | with the signature of “G. du Roy de Cantel,” and made
14 X | many business transactions. Du Roy hoped, later on, that
15 X | him Forestier, and it made Du Roy furious at the dead.
16 X | of Charles.~One evening Du Roy, who liked sweetmeats,
17 X | infinite pity. One evening as Du Roy was smoking a cigarette
18 X | and drove to the Avenue du Bois de Boulogne. It was
19 XI | office the following day, Du Roy sought Boisrenard and
20 XI | there would be war. When Du Roy returned an hour later,
21 XI | husband having an engagement.”~Du Roy offered his services
22 XI | she is a virtuous woman.”~Du Roy was surprised: “I thought
23 XI | but M. Forestier instead.”~Du Roy colored, then drawing
24 XI | the day before yesterday.”~Du Roy could not suppress a
25 XI | until we met again.” And Du Roy took his leave very
26 XI | long line of carriages. Du Roy offered his arm to Mme.
27 XI | subterranean apartments.”~Pressing Du Roy’s hand, he said: “Good
28 XI | Good evening, Bel-Ami.”~Du Roy was surprised: “Who
29 XI | It suits you admirably.”~Du Roy laughed. “I beg you
30 XI | seats in the front row.~Du Roy, having obtained their
31 XI | followed the fencing-match. Du Roy retained his place beside
32 XI | orphans of the Sixth Ward.~Du Roy, escorting the Walters,
33 XI | profit by the occasion.”~Du Roy, in order to draw out
34 XI | may have Mme. Rissolin.”~Du Roy replied: “Very well,
35 XI | husband cannot accompany me.”~Du Roy thought: “I did right
36 XI | of yellow and black.~At Du Roy’s right sat Mme. Walter,
37 XI | to her coachman: “Take M. du Roy home.”~When he returned,
38 XI | You are not jealous?”~Mme. du Roy replied slowly: “No,
39 XII | which was almost deserted. Du Roy drew out his watch.
40 XII | her face in her hands. Du Roy looked at his watch
41 XII | the man had disappeared, Du Roy asked, hoping for another
42 XII | with me.”~* * * * * * *~Du Roy having walked around
43 XII | this church was built?”~Du Roy replied: “I do not know;
44 XII | It is very warm outside.”~Du Roy looked at him and suddenly
45 XII | the stout gentleman. When Du Roy passed him, they bowed.~
46 XII | latter exclaimed joyfully as Du Roy entered: “What luck!
47 XII | you must attend to that.”~Du Roy reflected a moment and
48 XII | treasure. Many thanks.”~Du Roy returned home to dinner
49 XII | while since.”~* * * * * * *~Du Roy arrived at the appointed
50 XII | Constantinople.~Mme. Walter said to Du Roy: “You cannot imagine
51 XII | speaking. The carriage stopped. Du Roy opened the door.~“Where
52 XIII | MARELLE~Autumn had come. The Du Roys had spent the entire
53 XIII | Lambert Sarrazin had furnished Du Roy with material for ten
54 XIII | soul of the journal and Du Roy his speaking-trumpet.
55 XIII | was quite at home at the Du Roys; he came at any hour,
56 XIII | minister had departed, when Du Roy was alone with Madeleine,
57 XIII | reopening of the Chamber, Du Roy lunched with Laroche-Mathieu
58 XIII | with jealousy in his heart, Du Roy sauntered slowly toward
59 XIII | Rue de Constantinople, but Du Roy, who feared an encounter
60 XIII | for you would expose it.”~Du Roy placed his hat upon
61 XIII | words and they separated.~Du Roy returned at four o’clock
62 XIII | has reached his heart.”~Du Roy was so startled he did
63 XIV | salutations.~When Georges du Roy and his wife left the
64 XIV | resembled balls.~He bowed, as Du Roy and his wife were shown
65 XIV | to Mme. Claire Madeleine du~Roy unconditionally. I beg
66 XIV | legacy without your consent.”~Du Roy rose and said shortly: “
67 XIV | When they arrived home, Du Roy closed the door and
68 XIV | francs, which Madeleine du Roy gave up to her husband.~
69 XIV | and walked along rapidly.~Du Roy led his wife to the
70 XIV | sir, it is impossible.”~Du Roy said: “See here—throw
71 XIV | reflections in the mirror. Du Roy raised his hand with
72 XV | fairest mansions on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, he
73 XV | certain evening to see it.~Du Roy was jealous of M. Walter’
74 XV | Laroche reigned supreme in the Du Roy household, having taken
75 XV | livery, as rigid as marble.~Du Roy’s heart was torn with
76 XV | When Virginie perceived Du Roy, she grew livid and
77 XV | years with food for thought.~Du Roy gazed at it for some
78 XV | That is Laroche and Mme. du Roy.”~He turned and saw
79 XV | relative to the stocks.~Du Roy replied: “In exchange
80 XV | ribbon, she held it toward Du Roy: “Here is your share
81 XV | her heel and left them.~Du Roy, finding himself alone
82 XV | that M. Prosper Georges du Roy had been decorated with
83 XV | When they arrived at Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, they
84 XV | daughters and Madeleine, awaited Du Roy near the picture of “
85 XV | recognized the likeness. Du Roy was embarrassed. Walter
86 XVI | remainder of the winter, the Du Roys often visited the Walters.
87 XVI | whispered: “I promise.”~Du Roy threw a large piece
88 XVI | returned to the salon.~When Du Roy arrived home, he asked
89 XVI | take me to the restaurant Du Coq-Faisan, Rue Lafayette.”~
90 XVI | The cab rolled slowly on; Du Roy lowered the shades.
91 XVI | the police commissioner.~Du Roy bowed, then said: “As
92 XVI | proceeded to the house in which Du Roy expected to surprise
93 XVI | second floor they halted; Du Roy rang the bell and they
94 XVI | continued: “What do you want?”~Du Roy interrupted: “It is
95 XVI | are Mme. Claire Madeleine du Roy, lawful wife of M. Prosper
96 XVI | wife of M. Prosper Georges du Roy, here present?”~She
97 XVI | beneath the covers of the bed. Du Roy advanced softly and
98 XVI | touch me. I am inviolable.”~Du Roy rushed toward him exclaiming: “
99 XVI | honor which I gave him.”~Du Roy turned pale. With a
100 XVI | surprised you alone with Mme. du Roy under suspicious circumstances;
101 XVI | longer, sir? Can I go?”~Du Roy addressed him with an
102 XVI | An hour later Georges du Roy entered the office of “
103 XVII | months had elapsed. Georges du Roy’s divorce had been obtained.
104 XVII | Before leaving for Paris, Du Roy proposed a walk on the
105 XVII | replied to a long letter from Du Roy, giving his consent
106 XVIII| Constantinople, when Georges du Roy and Clotilde de Marelle,
107 XVIII| Francaise” announced that Baron du Roy de Cantel had become
108 XVIII| Parisian event,” Georges du Roy and the Walters having
109 XVIII| resemble those of Forestier and Du Roy. They are supposed to
110 XVIII| true that Mme. Walter and Du Roy do not speak?”~“Yes.
111 XVIII| thinner.~Next came Georges du Roy with an old lady, a
112 XVIII| associates and friends of Du Roy, country cousins of
113 XVIII| day on which she had told Du Roy: “You are the vilest
114 XVIII| a fine example to set.”~Du Roy listened to him proudly.
115 XVIII| to gaze at him, Georges du Roy. The people of Paris
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