Chapter 23

1. When we took a trip abroad two years ago we met a very dear fellow-countrywoman of ours, a perfect lady. 2. To succeed you must be persistent. 3. Do not leave your things[1] lying about on the furniture. 4. «What _can_ that be?»--«A mistake in spelling.»--«Not at all!» 5. You have shown your mettle: you cannot back down. 6. Did that carriage splash mud on your gown? 7. Two weeks ago I had an appointment with you to go to the upholsterer's. 8. The major comes very politely to ask a question of Mr. Perrichon, who does not allow himself to be intimidated[2]. 9. People come to the point when they wish to cut matters short. 10. «I merely ask whether you take back the offensive entry you made in the visitors' book.»--«I do[3].»--«That's a good thing!»

[1: affaire, f.] [2: Use infinitive active.] [3: Supply «take back.»]

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