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The distance which separates it from the radiant orb is then increased in round numbers by 200,000 leagues, and the heat which it receives must be rather less." "Well done!" exclaimed Barbicane. "Do you know, Michel, for an artist you are intelligent." "Yes," answered Michel carelessly, "we are all intelligent on the Boulevard des Italiens."
"Why, he should manage my affairs for me." Diane de Maufrigneuse was divinely dressed; she meant her toilet to do honor to Victurnien. The levity with which she treated his affairs or, more properly speaking, his debts fascinated him. The charming pair went to the Italiens. Never had that beautiful and enchanting woman looked more seraphic, more ethereal.
Having come to this conclusion, he donned his greatcoat, for it was a raw rainy day, and made his way across the Boulevard des Italiens and down the Avenue de l'Opera. Once in the Louvre he was on familiar ground, and he speedily made his way to the collection of papyri which it was his intention to consult.
They glitter in the light so fiercely that the eye cannot bear to rest upon them. Impossible to pass M. Christofle without paying a moment's attention to him. And now we pass the asphaltum of the boulevard of boulevards that known as "the Italiens." This is the apple of the eye of Paris. "Now, my dears," says Sophonisba's mamma, "now we can really say that we are in Paris."
Lebas made no promises; but eight days later Cesarine had board, lodging, and a salary of three thousand francs from one of the largest linen-drapers in Paris, who was about to open a branch establishment in the quartier des Italiens.
"Eight hundred thousand francs!" a voice cried in his ears, but suddenly he took refuge in the memories of yesterday evening, thinking that his extemporized passion for Mme. de Nucingen was a talisman that would preserve him from this temptation. "They gave Rossini's Barber of Seville at the Italiens yesterday evening," he remarked. "I never heard such delicious music.
He had letters of recommendation to some of the old generals of the empire, and installed himself comfortably in the Place des Italiens. Some of the men to whom he had letters received him coldly, but in General Foy he found a warm friend and protector.
They laugh heartily when he gives this explanation; but all agree that the Rue Saint-Ferdinand, although less brilliant, is much more to be depended upon than the Boulevard des Italiens. Besides, it happens to be quite near the Bois de Boulogne, and if once the fashionable world got into the way of passing through it That exalted society which was so much sought by her mother, is Mlle.
The Teesdales' shooting-parties are famed for their fun and merriment." "I know Lady Teesdale," Otley said. "But I wonder why she has asked me?" "Don't wonder, dear boy but accept and come. We'll have a real jolly time." And then they turned into the Boulevard des Italiens and idled before some of the shops. At noon she was compelled to leave him and return to her mother.
I am mistress of the house at home; my mother does everything that I wish, and my father worships me; but I will not abuse their kindness, that would be wrong. My poor father! He would have me go to the Italiens yesterday. You will come to see him to-morrow, will you not?" "Will Madame la Marquise de Valentin honor me by taking my arm?"
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