MONOMANIACS 2: THE EMBROIDERER: An example of the error that nature sometimes commits in labelling the sexes. Thus, in the same way that you see so-called women who sport trousers, a kind of moustache, play the cornet, the double-bass, or who compose humanitarian novels; so you see so-called men who pluck the harp, hem ties, embroider at the frame with their men's hands, and if need be, do a little cooking

PARISIANS TYPES 28: A SAMPLE of what is sometimes called the Beaus of Paris

PARISIANS TYPES 28: A SAMPLE of what is sometimes called the Beaus of Paris

PARISIANS TYPES 29: Discomfort in talking to people who have a mania for putting thier story into action. －Yes dear Sir, do you think that the rrrrascal was allowed to laugh in my face. You know I won't stand for that. So, I punched him... there, like that, do you see, and I shook you... there, like that... vigorously

NEWS 240: IN A CAPTIVE BALLOON: THE Gent WHO LOOKS TOWARDS THE SOUTH －Deuce! / THE Gent WHO LOOKS TOWARDS THE THE EAST －Good God!

The Hunt 3: A poor family man who appeals to you!..

LIFE'S HAPPY DAYS 93: THE DEVILISH SEDUCERS: －Did you see how that little woman looked at us out of the corner of her eye as she passed... it's only at our age that you can truly please women!..

Bathers 7: You see, master, you are... of a strength

Bathers 7: You see, master, you are... of a strength

NEWS 37: The closer I get to the sun, the more I shiver... surely that star doesn't warrant the reputation for heat that it's been given... I see that my horse misses the ground!

You see, Rouget, being a soldier flatters you..

NEWS 50: THE FUSION. Of course the rogues let you believe when you come in that the phenomenon is alive

NEWS 194: To a known air: －Oh! Richard, oh! my king, the universe abandons you, On the earth there is thus only you interested in your person

PARISIANS TYPES 30: －My God! Missus Bombec, what hit you? －Don't mention it,dear lady, the horror! the world's become so ferocious that I'd rather be the gatekeeper at the zoo. You know that Bezuchet on the fifth floor who tells everyone that her not-so great daughter, whose filling out nicely round the waist, has become Whatdropical. Me, I just said: oh yeh! －And that's the creature that... －by Jove, flew into my face

JOURNEY TO CHINA 4: THE SEAFARERS' HOTEL. He who says hotel-keeper －in China－ and above all in a seaport, says patent thief... if you bring to his notice that he counts dinners that you have not ordered －errands that you have not had [him] make －waiters who have not served you －expenses for transporting luggage for which you have paid, he replies graciously: Suh, we always count that, always... that is the Chinese habit!... Editer's note: This habit also exists in certain French sea ports

THE EATERS OF HORSEFLESH 13: － You see... I've just done my shopping myself!... I invite you to dine tomorrow... one can't say that its a first-class horse, but the broth from it can only be better!..

NEWS 37: A STUBBORN OLD MAN. －Clerk of the court, would you be kind enough to tell me when they'll punish the individual who, at the place du Havre, put my eye in the condition in which you see it. －But sir, it's unthinkable that you should continue to wear such an eye-patch when we've proven to you that no one was punched in the place du Havre... do you know that the ex-members of the Society of the Tenth of December would have the right to demand compensation for the harm that you're doing to their reputation!

PARISIAN MEN IN 1852. 9: NEW YEAR'S DAY. The door-keeper. － Sir, I wish you a good and happy one. The proprieter. － Very good, thank you! The door-keeper. － Good and happy for the man who wrings your neck, you miserable old skinflint!..

NEWS 2: Oh you who offer me white and brown sugar. At present I can only put you in salad

Caricaturana 33: Robert-Macaire the Journalist: I'm bringing you an article about the new law. I've slated it in a joking way, you see! －What are you thinking of, Mister Macaire, we shouldn't be attacking that law, we should defend it. － Ah,indeed, indeed, I'll rework it and make a frothy article in favour of the aforesaid law

ROBERT MACAIRE. 2nd Series 18: The way in which you go on one can clearly see that money means nothing to you! if I left you to your own devices, my money would soon be squandered... －Bah! father, it's not for yourself that you accumulate money... －Do you think perhaps it is for you, no, no, with the kind of life you lead I will live longer than you... －My dear father, you only have unpleasant things to say to me..

NEWS 108: －My dear Holsteiner, vote I beg you. －Excuse me... Do you reckon on making me [like that place] there!

NEWS 71: －Who the devil would ever suspect that it would still snow in Paris!..

THE PORTERS OF PARIS 1: It's no use my letting you see my apartment... we don't let to mothers of families who have children!..

LIFE'S HAPPY DAYS 30: A CUSTOM OF INDIA: My dear friend, I come to make my most sincere compliments to you... our prince is definitely dead, and it is to you, the oldest officer of the palace, that befalls the distinguished honour of accompanying his wives to the pyre, where you will burn with them!..