"My dear madam," he replied, "this invitation is particularly gratifying, because it is what I have been hoping to receive; and you may be very certain that I shall avail myself of it as soon as possible."
– Chere madame, répondit-il, cette invitation m’est d’autant plus agréable que je la souhaitais vivement et vous pouvez etre sure que j’en profiterai aussitôt qu’il me sera possible.