Pictures of the French, a series of literary and graphic delineations of French character (1840)
Janin, Jules Gabriel, 1804-1874, Cormenin, Louis-Marie de Lahaye, vicomte de, 1788-1868 · London : W.S. Orr · leaf 211
she has quarrelled with the prompter—she hasquarrelled with the stage-carpenter—she has quarrelled with the leader of the band—she has quarrelled with the understrappers, one and all! As soon, therefore, asshe makes her appearance at the theatre, a most expressive grimace is visible uponthe… … to send to your lodgings for you. You are more than a quarter of an hour toolate ! Well! and if we are, what harm! retorts the mother, sharply. What apucker hes in, the poor dear man ! One would think the world was at an end !Respectable folks must have their time, let me tell you. We are not,…
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