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1 I | five-franc piece Georges Duroy left the restaurant. He
2 I | hats in hand.~When Georges Duroy reached the boulevard he
3 I | well-patronized cafes tempted Duroy, but were he to drink only
4 I | What do you want, sir?”~Duroy began to laugh: “Don’t you
5 I | Not remember Georges Duroy of the Sixth Hussars.”~Forestier
6 I | That is what I am doing.”~Duroy, in surprise, glanced at
7 I | Where are you going?”~Duroy replied: “Nowhere in particular.”~“
8 I | Paris?” asked Forestier, Duroy shrugged his shoulders.~“
9 I | what can I do?” answered Duroy. “I am alone, I know no
10 I | clerkship at the station?”~Duroy replied: “I hunted everywhere
11 I | door and said: “Come in.” Duroy entered; they ascended the
12 I | minutes,” and he disappeared.~Duroy remained where he was; from
13 I | his cane under his arm.~Duroy asked his name.~“That is
14 I | a single draught, while Duroy sipped his beer slowly as
15 I | don’t you try journalism?”~Duroy looked at him in surprise
16 I | Forestier, Will you come?”~Duroy hesitated, blushing and
17 I | Fontaine.”~In confusion Duroy picked up the money and
18 I | Where would you like to go?”~Duroy did not know what to reply;
19 I | them. Forestier entered, Duroy stopped him. “We forgot
20 I | performing on trapezes. But Duroy paid no heed to them, his
21 I | appearance of the throng, but Duroy did not listen to him. A
22 I | Forestier heard it, and said to Duroy with a smile: “You are lucky,
23 I | orchestra played a valse—and Duroy said:~“Shall we walk around
24 I | current of promenaders. Duroy drank in with delight the
25 I | former smiled on perceiving Duroy, and taking a chair she
26 I | he has turned my head.”~Duroy said nothing.~The waiter
27 I | nodding her head and tapping Duroy’s arm with her fan, said
28 I | careful.”~Without replying, Duroy smiled. His friend asked: “
29 I | and the journalist left Duroy to his own devices.~Forestier
30 I | Forestier once out of sight, Duroy felt free, and again he
31 II | pleasantly, on learning Duroy’s destination.~Georges ascended
32 II | him. The person resembled Duroy so close that the latter
33 II | appearance. Smiling to himself, Duroy extended his hand and expressed
34 II | perfect in his appearance that Duroy again became confused as
35 II | and pronounced the name.~Duroy lost his self-possession
36 II | to dine with us to-day.”~Duroy blushed to the roots of
37 II | on the nape of her neck.~Duroy grew more at his ease under
38 II | introductions:~“M. Georges Duroy, an old friend of Charles.
39 II | not stand on ceremony.”~Duroy bowed. The door opened again
40 II | entered the dining-room. Duroy was placed between Mme.
41 II | that was his province. Duroy did not venture a remark,
42 II | evoked a smile upon his lips. Duroy sought vainly for some compliment
43 II | Everyone smiled. Georges Duroy, startled at the sound of
44 II | while since of M. Georges Duroy and asked you to permit
45 II | spectacles in order to examine Duroy. Then he said: “I am convinced
46 II | I am convinced that M. Duroy is original, and if he will
47 II | short sketch on Algeria, M. Duroy. Simply relate your experiences;
48 II | Mme. Forestier cast upon Duroy a protecting and smiling
49 II | of ‘La Vie Francaise.’” Duroy felt superhuman strength
50 II | party left the dining-room, Duroy offered his arm to the little
51 II | Do you take coffee, M. Duroy?” Mme. Forestier offered
52 II | liqueur in his hand, and Duroy discreetly withdrew. Mme.
53 II | familiar, laid her hand upon Duroy’s arm. He felt that he would
54 II | be cold near the window.”~Duroy was seized with an eager
55 II | time.”~Seating himself, Duroy took Laurine upon his knee,
56 II | irresistible, Monsieur!”~Duroy colored, but did not reply.~
57 III | FIRST ATTEMPTS~When Georges Duroy reached the street, he hesitated
58 III | live as wealthy men do. Duroy’s room was on the fifth
59 III | When he reached the street, Duroy decided that it was rather
60 III | I do anything for you?”~Duroy stammered in confusion: “
61 III | maliciously: “I understand that.”~Duroy continued: “Yes, anyone
62 III | would do it willingly.”~But Duroy hesitated: “At this hour
63 III | Forestier walked away, and Duroy slowly ascended the stairs,
64 III | Monsieur has gone out.”~Duroy replied: “Ask Mme. Forestier
65 III | soon returned and ushered Duroy into Madame’s presence.
66 III | of her good qualities.”~Duroy was surprised to hear that
67 III | comrade of Charles, M. Georges Duroy, a future journalist.” Then
68 III | another’s eyes, and then Duroy took his leave. Neither
69 III | office of “La Vie Francaise.”~Duroy asked: “Is M. Walter in?”~“
70 III | you please take a seat?”~Duroy waited twenty minutes, then
71 III | cigarette. After listening to Duroy’s story he said:~“Come with
72 III | said: “Here is my friend Duroy.”~The manager looked keenly
73 III | you brought my article?”~Duroy drew the sheets of manuscript
74 III | know you promised to engage Duroy to replace Marambot. Will
75 III | they entered. Forestier and Duroy returned to the room in
76 III | shall I do to-day?” asked Duroy.~“I have no work for you
77 III | And after shaking hands, Duroy descended the staircase
78 IV | CHAPTER IV. DUROY LEARNS SOMETHING~Georges
79 IV | LEARNS SOMETHING~Georges Duroy did not sleep well, so anxious
80 IV | At four o’clock.”~“Take Duroy, who is here, with you and
81 IV | morning was very successful.”~Duroy stammered: “No, I thought
82 IV | in his chair and said, to Duroy: “Listen. The Chinese general
83 IV | France in particular.” To Duroy he said: “Observe what Saint-Potin
84 IV | while Saint-Potin gave Duroy a sketch of all the officials
85 IV | fortunate in marrying his wife.”~Duroy asked: “What about his wife?”~
86 IV | Vaudrec—he dotes upon her.”~Duroy felt as if he would like
87 IV | do, I do not need you.”~Duroy shook hands with him and
88 IV | said: “Monsieur is busy.”~Duroy had not expected to find
89 IV | said: “Tell him it is M. Duroy on important business.”~
90 IV | cigarette between her lips.~Duroy paused upon the threshold
91 IV | bidding us good morning.”~Duroy, in confusion, replied: “
92 IV | on without interfering.~Duroy hesitated: “Excuse me. I
93 IV | it boldly to the office. Duroy handed Forestier his manuscript. “
94 IV | manager. That will do.”~When Duroy and Saint-Potin, who had
95 IV | introduce you to the cashier.”~Duroy drew his two hundred francs
96 IV | diplomacy.~When evening came, Duroy, who had nothing more to
97 IV | said: “My name is Georges Duroy. I am on the staff of ‘La
98 IV | said to him: “Come in, M. Duroy, and speak to the manager
99 IV | since the other night.”~Duroy smiled. “What does that
100 IV | done over.”~Without a word, Duroy left the room, and entering
101 IV | be revised. There it is.” Duroy revised it several times,
102 V | September. The fortune which Duroy had hoped to make so rapidly
103 V | has risen.” She conducted Duroy into the drawing-room, which
104 V | woman who loves her home. Duroy took a seat and waited some
105 V | gesture of delight; and Duroy, quite at his ease in that
106 V | child entered, advanced to Duroy and offered him her hand.
107 V | will keep you company.”~Duroy, who was amused at the child’
108 V | Do you know the house?”~Duroy accepted gladly. He left
109 V | silver, and candelabra.~Duroy seated himself upon a low
110 V | in a place so public. As Duroy greeted the former, she
111 V | very much amused by it. Duroy said with a smile: “How
112 V | Then they talked of love. Duroy said: “When I love a woman,
113 V | she handed the paper to Duroy.~“Here, pay it for me; I
114 V | hundred and thirty francs. Duroy glanced at the bill and
115 V | along in a cab side by side. Duroy could think of nothing to
116 V | would mistrust something, Duroy alighted from the cab first
117 V | those words she disappeared.~Duroy gave the cabman a five-franc
118 V | was as pleasant as usual. Duroy felt reassured and asked: “
119 V | themselves side by side. Duroy stammered, incoherently: “
120 V | surprise, then ran toward Duroy clapping her hands, delighted
121 V | rumbled off.~For three weeks Duroy received Mme. de Marelle
122 V | journalist’s sweetheart.”~Duroy retreated, for he heard
123 V | her agitation. She wanted Duroy to go downstairs at once,
124 V | telegram was handed him. Duroy opened it and read:~“Come
125 V | the room rented by Mme. Duroy. CLO.”~At five o’clock precisely
126 V | asked the janitor: “Has Mme. Duroy hired a room here?”~“Yes,
127 V | key, he asked: “Are you M. Duroy?”~“Certainly.”~He opened
128 V | rooms on the ground floor.~Duroy thought uneasily: “This
129 V | my dearest!”~“YOUR CLO.”~Duroy was startled; he had not
130 V | of places of amusement. Duroy soon began to tire of those
131 V | you.” Taking the coins, Duroy rushed down the staircase
132 V | darling.”~They parted.~When Duroy opened his bedroom door
133 V | a number of engagements. Duroy continued to accept money
134 V | violent words upon her lips.~Duroy had passed her when he and
135 V | de Marelle, she touched Duroy’s shoulder with the tip
136 V | With a furious glance, Duroy then exclaimed:~“How dare
137 V | the crowd seeking an exit. Duroy rushed after her. Rachel,
138 V | fugitive by the shoulder, but Duroy, who had caught up with
139 V | Where shall I drive to?” Duroy replied: “Where you will!”~
140 V | Clotilde sobbed hysterically. Duroy did not know what to say
141 V | crowded around her, and Duroy dared not stir for fear
142 VI | The next morning Georges Duroy arose, dressed himself,
143 VI | do you owe that amount?”~Duroy did not reply at once. “
144 VI | have them, but no more.”~Duroy took the gold-piece, called
145 VI | health and feeble, made Duroy’s existence at the office
146 VI | allow her time to be angry.~Duroy did not like to call on
147 VI | was inscribed:~“Georges Duroy begs Mme. Walter to accept
148 VI | Walter thanks M. Georges Duroy very much, and is at home~
149 VI | were two footmen; one took Duroy’s overcoat, the other his
150 VI | mirror in the apartment Duroy could see the reflection
151 VI | so many noted personages, Duroy felt abashed. He stammered:~“
152 VI | You are very kind, M. Duroy, to come to see me.” She
153 VI | Mme. Walter noticed that Duroy said nothing, that no one
154 VI | Linet to the Academy. When Duroy had taken his leave, one
155 VI | he was being discussed, Duroy walked gaily down Boulevard
156 VI | and to present it well. Duroy was just the man for the
157 VI | the pleasure of M. Georges Duroy’s~company at dinner on Thursday,
158 VI | hundred francs were allowed Duroy, who intended to save a
159 VI | see her,” thought he.~When Duroy entered his rooms he thought: “
160 VI | the largest. She greeted Duroy with a charming smile, and
161 VI | plain, the other pretty. Duroy knew that the manager was
162 VI | general reigned supreme.~Duroy happening to glance at the
163 VI | Laurens, and many others.~Duroy exclaimed: “Charming, charming,
164 VI | explain his pictures; but Duroy saw nothing—heard without
165 VI | the last arrival, while Duroy recommenced alone an examination
166 VI | received with effusion, Duroy asked Mme. Forestier: “Who
167 VI | announced: “Madame is served.”~Duroy was placed between the manager’
168 VI | Viscountess de Percemur, and Duroy, looking at her with a smile,
169 VI | returned to the drawing-room, Duroy asked Mme. de Marelle: “
170 VI | parted without another word. Duroy did not remain late; as
171 VI | be pleased to,” replied Duroy.~The streets were almost
172 VI | men did not speak. Then Duroy, in order to make some remark,
173 VI | an end?” He paused, and Duroy said with a smile:~“You
174 VI | expects nothing but death.”~Duroy laughed: “Egad, you make
175 VI | certain.”~He stopped, took Duroy by his coat collar and said
176 VI | rang the bell, pressed Duroy’s hand and said: “Forget
177 VI | disappeared in the dark corridor.~Duroy felt somewhat depressed
178 VI | already spoken of you to him.”~Duroy hesitated in perplexity;
179 VI | make your acquaintance.”~Duroy tried to appear cordial
180 VI | journalism a long time?”~Duroy replied: “Only a few months.”
181 VI | Marelle entered and approached Duroy, who in the presence of
182 VI | her:~“You do not call M. Duroy Bel-Ami to-day.”~The child
183 VI | the Forestiers arrived, Duroy was startled at Charles’
184 VI | late; after they had left, Duroy said, with a shake of his
185 VI | to obtain such a wife.”~Duroy asked: “Does she help him
186 VI | should make that a rule.”~Duroy took his leave with a heavy
187 VI | Then he proceeded to give Duroy innumerable orders, although
188 VI | I shall not forget.”~As Duroy descended the staircase,
189 VII | END~Charles’s absence gave Duroy a more important position
190 VII | scathing personal denunciation. Duroy, it seems, had written an
191 VII | latter retaliated by accusing Duroy of receiving bribes and
192 VII | As Saint-Potin entered, Duroy asked him: “Have you seen
193 VII | report has no foundation.”~Duroy went at once to M. Walter’
194 VII | and reply, to the article.~Duroy set out upon his errand
195 VII | written under a mask.~GEORGES DUROY.”~M. Walter and Jacques
196 VII | published in that day’s issue.~Duroy returned home rather agitated
197 VII | these words met his eye:~“M. Duroy of ‘La Vie Francaise’ gives
198 VII | said gravely, on perceiving Duroy, “you cannot let that pass.”
199 VII | look after your interests.”~Duroy stammered several vague
200 VII | ground floor, and he led Duroy into a cellar converted
201 VII | was well satisfied with Duroy’s use of the weapons, and
202 VII | Left to his own devices, Duroy aimed at the target several
203 VII | former cried on perceiving Duroy: “All is settled!”~Duroy
204 VII | Duroy: “All is settled!”~Duroy thought the matter had terminated
205 VII | neighboring restaurant. Duroy was silent. He ate that
206 VII | said: “Dr. Le Brument.” Duroy shook hands with him and
207 VII | Rival alone replied to him. Duroy tried to appear self-possessed,
208 VII | them. The box is sealed.”~Duroy replied mechanically: “Thank
209 VII | might make no mistakes. Duroy repeated those directions
210 VII | were advancing toward them. Duroy saw them greet one another
211 VII | paces.~Dr. Le Brument asked Duroy: “Do you feel well? Do you
212 VII | matter of indifference to Duroy. They helped him off with
213 VII | voice commanded: “Fire!”~Duroy heard nothing more, saw
214 VII | or kills one’s opponent”~Duroy was paralyzed with surprise
215 VII | drawn up, it was handed to Duroy who was to insert it in
216 VII | each—that makes twice!”~And Duroy, satisfied with that explanation,
217 VII | o’clock in the forenoon, Duroy received a telegram:~“My
218 VII | tell me all about it.”~Duroy was obliged to give her
219 VIII| VIII. DEATH AND A PROPOSAL~Duroy moved his effects to the
220 VIII| de-Marelle paid him visits. Duroy, to counterbalance them,
221 VIII| almost the end of February. Duroy was free from care. One
222 VIII| indispensable to us.”~Georges Duroy left for Cannes the next
223 VIII| awaiting you patiently.”~Duroy asked: “How is your master?”~“
224 VIII| the village and the sea.~Duroy murmured: “How cozy it is
225 VIII| But where is your trunk?”~Duroy replied: “I left it at the
226 VIII| on the first floor, and Duroy saw a form near a window,
227 VIII| die. I am much obliged.”~Duroy forced a smile. “To see
228 VIII| beautiful?”~In spite of himself Duroy felt the grandeur of the
229 VIII| the pane and looked out. Duroy, ill at ease, wished to
230 VIII| he bowed his head again.~Duroy continued: “At home it is
231 VIII| Varenne’s words occurred to Duroy. The room grew dark. Forestier
232 VIII| dinner.”~The meal seemed to Duroy interminable, for there
233 VIII| When they had finished, Duroy, pleading fatigue, retired
234 VIII| invalid raised his head. Duroy asked:~“Well, how are you?
235 VIII| Forestier was alone with Duroy, she said to him: “You see,
236 VIII| consulting his wife and Duroy: “You know it is for my
237 VIII| Forestier in affright woke Duroy and asked him to fetch the
238 VIII| entirely at your disposal” Duroy went to Mme. Forestier. “
239 VIII| and seated herself with Duroy in an adjoining room.~“That
240 VIII| several moments of silence Duroy asked: “Will it be some
241 VIII| neighboring convent chimed noon.~Duroy left the room to obtain
242 VIII| at the foot of the bed. Duroy likewise seated himself,
243 VIII| was dozing by the window.~Duroy himself was almost asleep
244 VIII| and said: “It has come.” Duroy, recovering his self-possession,
245 VIII| night Mme. Forestier and Duroy watched in the chamber of
246 VIII| more dawns, that was all.~Duroy turned away his eyes in
247 VIII| expected to see it move. Duroy continued:~“It is a heavy
248 VIII| oppressive, almost suffocating. Duroy asked: “Can we not open
249 VIII| and turned toward the bed. Duroy followed her. They did not
250 IX | CHAPTER IX. MARRIAGE~Georges Duroy resumed his old habits.
251 IX | profession—under—the name of Duroy?”~She became suddenly serious,
252 IX | rose, she was very pale. Duroy kissed her brow. When she
253 IX | the tie existing between Duroy and Mme. Forestier, for
254 IX | surname in conjunction with Duroy, which might later on, as
255 IX | which was written: “Mme. Duroy de Cantel.”~Gravely he replied: “
256 IX | delighted, and repeated: “Duroy de Cantel. Mme. Duroy de
257 IX | Duroy de Cantel. Mme. Duroy de Cantel. It is excellent,
258 IX | and your ‘Echoes’ simply ‘Duroy.’ That is done on the press
259 IX | continued to flow. She rose. Duroy saw that she was going to
260 IX | Cantel,” his “Echoes,” “Duroy,” and his political sketches, “
261 IX | several days with them. Duroy had tried to persuade Madeleine
262 IX | the train glided along, Duroy seated in front of his wife,
263 IX | out of the open window, Duroy bending over her, pressed
264 IX | with her first husband, and Duroy would receive Forestier’
265 IX | the table in their room, Duroy clasped his wife in his
266 IX | their intended arrival. Both Duroy and his wife were charmed
267 IX | he whipped up his horse, Duroy saw an old couple not a
268 IX | laugh: “Good day, Father Duroy.”~Both the old man and his
269 IX | replied: “Yes, it is I, Mother Duroy,” and approaching her, he
270 IX | on that of the mother.~M. Duroy, senior, who was naturally
271 IX | entrance to which stood M. Duroy’s tavern. A pine board fastened
272 IX | truly rustic fashion. Father Duroy, enlivened by the cider
273 IX | laughed at them.~Mother Duroy did not speak, but sat at
274 IX | entered, shook hands with M. Duroy, exclaimed on seeing his
275 IX | remain here any longer,”~Old Duroy grumbled at being disturbed.
276 IX | morning. Neither Father Duroy nor his wife spoke. When
277 IX | descending the side of the hill, Duroy laughed. “You see,” said
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