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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