It was rare that the incivility was direct, but Julien had already overheard at table two or three brief little passages between the Marquis and his wife, wounding to those who were placed near them.
Rarement, le manque d’égards était direct, mais Julien avait déjà surpris, à table, deux ou trois petits dialogues brefs, entre le marquis et sa femme, cruels pour ceux qui étaient placés auprès d’eux.