1. If a trunk is small, the porter can carry it on his shoulder[1] and
follow his «boss» to the ticket-office and baggage-room. 2. Then the
trunk is sure[2] not to get lost[3] and the passenger not to make
amistake. 3. If he is going to Marseilles, his trunk will not go to
Nice, which[4] is the main thing when you travel with baggage. 4. If
you do nottake a good deal of trouble you must[5] thank your lucky
stars if your trunks go[6] with you. 5. But then, you must[7] always
take trouble or you will do nothing well[8]. 6. There are twenty wards
in Paris, and each one[9] has its town-hall where balls are given[10]
occasionally[11].
[1: épaule, f.]
[2: sûr de.]
[3: se perdre.]
[4: ce qui.]
[5: vous devrez.]
[6: partir.]
[7: il faut.]
[8: rien de bon.]
[9: chacun.]
[10: Use the reflexive form.]
[11: de temps à autre.]
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