Oh, good gracious, Ishall never get into the way of
saying Mme.
Odette, the Prince dAgrigente iswith me in the
study. And then, dont you know, its just the same with the Chief of theRegistry; hes
a hunchback.
Swannscomment, three Wednesdays running youve
played me false.
She made no bones about it, I can tell
you!
You cant help yourself; when people say things like
that itmakes your blood boil.
Cottard as soon as theMistress had shut the door
behind her.
Three timesthat at least, I should have said. No,
no, Ive no regular florist exceptDebac. Cottard as soon as theMistress had shut the
door behind her.
But I agree that they simply dont knowwhat an ice
means. Verdurin, although she is the Law and the Prophets to me in allthings! I
should like to havethat printed as a motto on my notepaper.
And then, in case he had any news of the Baron de
Charlus, Have youseen our dear Baronet?
Its adreadful thing to have a temperament like
mine.
But with the thought Ifell back into my old
depression. Verdurin also has a habit of putting a pistol to your head. No, you
know, I always swear by Rauthnitz. She must be as smart inher wrapper, in her
nightgown, as in her outdoor attire. You know, shes simply devoted to you,
saidMme.
Life would be dreadfullymonotonous without it. But
I agree that they simply dont knowwhat an ice means. You are lucky to be able to
control yourself; I do envy people who canhide what is in their minds.
Cottard, to forestall anyfurther criticism of the
Mistress. And then, dont you know, its just the same with the Chief of theRegistry;
hes a hunchback.