But the landlady only listened with half an ear, having troubles like himself. For Lheureux had at last established the "Favorites du Commerce," and Hivert, who enjoyed a great reputation for doing errands, insisted on a rise of wages, and was threatening to go over "to the opposition shop."
Mais l’aubergiste ne l’écoutait que d’une oreille, ayant comme lui des chagrins, car M. Lheureux venait enfin d’établir les Favorites du commerce, et Hivert, qui jouissait d’une grande réputation pour les commissions, exigeait un surcroît d’appointements et menaçait de s’engager «à la Concurrence».