"Take out your scent-bottles, the sweat of the people is passing by!" murmured Négrel, who, in spite of his republican convictions, liked to make fun of the populace when he was with ladies.
—Prenez vos flacons, la sueur du peuple qui passe! murmura Négrel, qui, malgré ses convictions républicaines, aimait a plaisanter la canaille avec les dames.