1. The Mer de Glace is full[1] of holes, crevasses, and dangerous
places. 2. «You may say what you please, I had not lost my presence of
mind.» «You don't say?» 3. Do not take an aversion to anybody[2]. 4.
Here, take this book and write something pretty in it. 5. I have
just put on my overshoes to go for a walk[3] on the ice. 6. As I was
rolling down, I spied a little tree, which I caught hold of. 7. I was
fished up by an innkeeper whom I gave two hundred francs to: a fair
price. 8. Gratitude is due[4] to those who have done you a service. 9.
«Say, will you join us?» «Thank you. Our guide is outside. I hope to
see you again later[5].10. It will be very nice to drink a cap of tea
together[6] next winter.»
[1: plein.]
[2: personne.]
[3: me promener.]
[4: se doit.]
[5: plus tard.]
[6: ensemble.]
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