1. Lawyers are generally[1] more polite than majors. 2. When Mr.
Perrichon has found the solution he is looking for, he shows lots of
pluck. 3. The major is a tough customer. 4. When strikes the hour for
the duel[2], the combatants[3] will not flinch. 5. It is my business
to pick holes in your spelling. 6. If a patrol turns up in the nick
of time, the duel will be prevented[4]. 7. When two men are going to
fight a[5] duel, they put their papers in order. 8. John, why did
you let that man in?"--«What was I to do? I took him for a traveling
acquaintance[6] of yours.» 9. A business man with a commission in the
militia is not a real soldier. I0. «Here is a visiting card.»--«Gee!»
--«What is the matter?»--«We're in a pretty mess! the question is how
to get out of it.»
[1: d'ordinaire.]
[2: duel, m.]
[3: combattant, m.]
[4: empêcher.]
[5: en.]
[6: See Act III, Sc. VI.]
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