human
had been invited by Madame Duchesse Mère (Maman Duchesse, as Zouzou called her) to dine with her next day, and meet the Hunkses at a furnished apartment she had taken in the Place Vendôme; for they had let (to the Hunkses) the Hôtel de la Rochemartel in the Rue de Lille; they had also been obliged to let their place in the country, le château de Boisségur (to Monsieur Despoires, or
gpt
as he chose to spell himself on his visiting-cards--the famous soap-manufacturer--
human
Un très brave homme, à ce qu'on dit!
gpt
Il ne fait pas gras chez nous à présent--je vous assure!