craquer

Updated: May 12, 2025

Quietly laying down his newspaper, he sat very still in his chair, keeping his back turned to the groups of wine drinkers who were gathering in large numbers as the evening advanced, and listened. "The most delicious little bonbon in the whole box! Jolie a craquer!" said a man's voice. "Chocolat fondant! Garantie tres pure!" cried another, his words being followed by a shout of laughter.

Marie Corelli - The Master-Christian