Chapter

  1  5,6|           idea of inviting Victor Chupin to come up and take some
  2  6,5|            Fortunat's spy, Victor Chupin, was dogging her carriage.
  3  6,5|       betray her secret to Victor Chupin, and receive a foul insult
  4  7,7|           the existence of Victor Chupin's honorable employer. "You
  5 10,1|      company of his clerk, Victor Chupin. This explains, too, the
  6 10,1|             He paused, for Victor Chupin, who had lingered behind
  7 10,1|           satisfaction from young Chupin. But to-day he did not even
  8 10,1|          ejaculated, "Well?" ~But Chupin was not a person to give
  9 10,1|          Whereupon, he acquainted Chupin with everything he knew
 10 10,2|          he was greatly mistaken. Chupin had sufficient experience
 11 10,2|           from seeming delighted, Chupin gravely shook his head. "
 12 10,2|      exclamation of astonishment. Chupin, who was as eager for gain
 13 10,2|           gain as an old usurer - Chupin, as grasping as avarice
 14 10,2|         was no greater a man than Chupin. "So you may keep your money,
 15 10,3|                                 3~Chupin had already caught up his
 16 10,3|         did not go to his liking, Chupin began to scratch his head
 17 10,3|      while to trouble yourself." ~Chupin had foreseen this objection,
 18 10,3|           A cold chill crept over Chupin at the thought of losing
 19 10,3| pure-blooded Parisian like Victor Chupin. "Many thanks for your kindness,"
 20 10,3|               Naturally!" replied Chupin. And he strode hurriedly
 21 10,3|       customary when he returned, Chupin embraced the good woman
 22 10,4|         barrieres. It was the old Chupin come to life once more -
 23 10,4|          to life once more - Toto Chupin as he had appeared before
 24 10,4|      himself in such a light that Chupin had secretly resolved to
 25 10,4|         that was to tell her all. Chupin did so with absolute frankness. "
 26 10,4|       under such circumstances." ~Chupin blew his nose so loudly
 27 10,4|          it drove away, whereupon Chupin stepped forward, and addressing
 28 10,4|           foreseen this question, Chupin had prepared a reply. "I
 29 10,4|          old Parisian experience, Chupin had chosen such a clever
 30 10,4|          YOU?" was the response. ~Chupin was about to retire with
 31 10,4|        proposal could have suited Chupin better. Although he was
 32 10,4|          your service!" exclaimed Chupin. And, loading himself with
 33 10,5|                                 5~Chupin had expected to find that
 34 10,5|       petty rascalities," thought Chupin, as he surveyed the rooms. "
 35 10,5|    sumptuous and magnificent, and Chupin admired, though he did not
 36 10,5| exhibiting everything. ~He showed Chupin the target which the viscount
 37 10,5|          astonished and stupefied Chupin. He stood gazing in open-mouthed
 38 10,5|          establishment," remarked Chupin to the servant. "Does your
 39 10,5|      evening - at his toilette." ~Chupin expressed his feelings with
 40 10,5|        mystery was solved. ~While Chupin changed the contents of
 41 10,5|   instructions she had given him. Chupin was therefore obliged to
 42 10,5|           darting to the window. ~Chupin also ran to look out, and
 43 10,5|       worthy fellow" (pointing to Chupin) "to a glass of wine, to
 44 10,5|              Fearing recognition, Chupin hid his face as much as
 45 10,5|       quickened the throbbings of Chupin's heart. He touched the
 46 10,5|           tear of shoe-leather." ~Chupin's appearance must have inspired
 47 10,6|       There," said he, addressing Chupin rather than the concierge, "
 48 10,6|             That's true!" replied Chupin; "but how about the other?" ~
 49 10,6|          the valet, handing it to Chupin. But as the latter glanced
 50 10,6|           will, at once," replied Chupin. And, imitating the whistle
 51 10,6|         grew dark so rapidly that Chupin was scarcely able to recognize
 52 10,6|          doings, indeed!" growled Chupin as he started in pursuit. "
 53 10,6|        went in. "Ah! ah!" thought Chupin, "he hadn't far to go. The
 54 10,6|           you, monsieur," replied Chupin, gravely. "I inquired, because
 55 10,6|           them at dagger's ends." Chupin would have given a pint
 56 10,6|          were tampered with. Thus Chupin was punished for Florent'
 57 10,6|          made a mistake," thought Chupin; "there is no such shop
 58 11,1|          almost reached the goal, Chupin slackened his pace. He approached
 59 11,1|      sinister enough to make even Chupin shudder, though he was usually
 60 11,1|          her abode here!" thought Chupin. ~And, in fact, nothing
 61 11,1|           a windy day," continued Chupin, sotto voce. ~The shop itself
 62 11,1|        entire stock in trade. ~As Chupin compared this vile den with
 63 11,1|          wife who kept this shop. Chupin, who had seen her years
 64 11,1|            Such is life," thought Chupin, philosophically. "Here'
 65 11,1|         door of which stood open. Chupin tried to find out who this
 66 11,1|         one there as well, then?" Chupin wondered. ~He changed his
 67 11,1|           of this child increased Chupin's indignation. "So there'
 68 11,1|          to decipher the missive. Chupin had spent this time in scrutinizing -
 69 11,2|      liquor, she placed it before Chupin, and offered him a cigar,
 70 11,2|         closed the door. ~Even if Chupin had not possessed the precocious
 71 11,2|         both explained. Moreover, Chupin distinctly saw what connection
 72 11,2|        circumstance which puzzled Chupin exceedingly. In former years,
 73 11,2|          grave to his assistance? Chupin could understand how, in
 74 11,2|        The plan isn't hers," said Chupin to himself, after a moment'
 75 11,2|       with his dilapidated horse. Chupin called him. "Come here,
 76 11,2|     extremely like M. de Coralth. Chupin took him on his knees, and,
 77 11,2|        come to see you?" insisted Chupin. ~"Never." ~"Why?" ~"Mamma
 78 11,2|          Satisfied on this point, Chupin, pushed his investigations
 79 11,2|        accuser of his own mother. Chupin felt conscience-smitten
 80 11,2|    revealed in all its deformity. Chupin had good cause to feel proud
 81 11,2|          to Madame Paul," thought Chupin. "Isn't it shameful? The
 82 11,2|          to Mouchon, whose figure Chupin could only dimly distinguish
 83 11,3|          She handed the letter to Chupin, and drawing a franc from
 84 11,3|     thereupon, he left the shop. ~Chupin's mother - his poor good
 85 11,3|          committed years before. ~Chupin's mind was so busily occupied
 86 11,3|         Yes, here it is," replied Chupin, and Florent had just slipped
 87 11,3|          remark was not lost upon Chupin, and at seven o'clock the
 88 11,3|      nearly daybreak. ~Thus, when Chupin presented himself in M.
 89 11,3|          envy that he listened to Chupin's clear and circumstantial
 90 11,3|    successful," he remarked, when Chupin's story was ended. But he
 91 11,4|         boor; and finally, Victor Chupin, who was standing twisting
 92 11,4|          most profound secrecy." ~Chupin understood her, for he blushed
 93 11,4|          Viscount de Coralth; but Chupin here can tell you his real
 94 11,4|         his mind." ~"Ah!" thought Chupin, "my employer is well under
 95 11,5|     witness of this scene, Victor Chupin was secretly delighted. "
 96 11,5|          accept this explanation? Chupin feared so, and accordingly
 97 11,5|   admiration, and this person was Chupin. He stepped forward with
 98 11,5|           unworthy of the name of Chupin, if I don't find him for
 99 14,2|         as he was humble - Victor Chupin. ~At sight of the man who
100 17,1|      Fortunat when she saw Victor Chupin suddenly step forward and
101 17,1|         your services, monsieur. ~Chupin felt at least a head taller
102 17,1|           unavoidably detained." ~Chupin ought to have been satisfied.
103 17,1|          be all right!" exclaimed Chupin. "Have no fears, mademoiselle,
104 17,1|            you old liar?" rose to Chupin's lips, but respect for
105 17,1|           she offered her hand to Chupin as one does in concluding
106 17,1|    provoked I should have been!" ~Chupin was so fascinated that he
107 17,1|       presence of certain people. Chupin knew this, and so he quickly
108 17,2|          clad in a blouse. Victor Chupin was not a person to make
109 17,2|           for concealing himself? Chupin did not think so in fact,
110 17,2|          questions so rudely; but Chupin had a way of conciliating
111 17,2|    Station in the Place du Havre! Chupin wished to ascertain the
112 17,2|         the house. A moment later Chupin was knocking at this woman'
113 17,2|      portly, pleasant-faced man. ~Chupin repaired at once to the
114 17,2|    imaginable. He began by asking Chupin what right he had to question
115 17,2|      ferocious personage; and yet Chupin bowed none the less politely
116 17,2| unflattering epithet to himself. ~Chupin had just remembered one
117 17,2|          creditors. On perceiving Chupin, he made a wrathful gesture,
118 17,2|        haven't got a penny." ~But Chupin smiled his most genial smile. "
119 17,2|           if necessary," rejoined Chupin. ~ ~
120 17,3|      considerably longer one, and Chupin was beginning to grow impatient,
121 17,3|       back your note cancelled." ~Chupin was really very hungry,
122 17,3|         it was past midnight when Chupin saw the long-looked-for
123 17,3|           believed the story that Chupin told to excuse his questions
124 17,3|           answered, "To London." ~Chupin felt decidedly crestfallen
125 17,3|           Thinking over all this, Chupin slept but little that night,
126 17,3|           matter himself, he took Chupin to a comrade who remembered
127 17,3|          hold of her again!" ~But Chupin had already gone off, unmoved
128 17,4|          4~This much was certain: Chupin, who knew every wine-shop
129 17,4|   occupation which would have set Chupin's mind working if he had
130 17,4|      which glaziers use. However, Chupin did not remark this singular
131 17,4|        This was a gleam of light. Chupin had not thought of the only
132 17,4|         he asked. ~"To me, Victor Chupin, Faubourg Saint Denis,"
133 17,4|            So your name is Victor Chupin?" ~"Yes, certainly." ~"And
134 17,4|           a collector, does it?" ~Chupin instinctively recoiled,
135 17,4|           the shop. ~Fortunately, Chupin was very nimble. He did
136 17,4|  preparing for it a moment ago." ~Chupin heard no more. He had hurried
137 17,4|     humble aspect. At that moment Chupin darted toward him, and softly
138 17,4|           himself, he sprang upon Chupin, and caught him by the wrists: "
139 19,1|      fellow was our friend Victor Chupin, now somewhat the worse
140 19,2|       have found M. Ferailleur!" ~Chupin's precaution was a wise
141 19,2|          confidence. ~Having told Chupin that she might be relied
142 19,3|         unawares, my dear mother. Chupin has promised not to lose
143 20,2|     Isidore Fortunat, and finally Chupin - Victor Chupin, resplendent
144 20,2|           finally Chupin - Victor Chupin, resplendent in a handsome,
145 20,2|        that dodge on us!" shouted Chupin. "Vantrasson and mother
146 20,3|           in the highest terms of Chupin also; but in this, he is
147 20,3|          in M. Fortunat's heart. ~Chupin's resolution did not, however,