un peu, ‘ somewhat,’ ‘ rather

24. n'a plus guère que, Bring out the force of each word : ‘ has hardly more than two pleasures left.*

25. entendre chanter, The object to entendre must be supplied in English. Cf. note, p. 26, 1. 12.

La Cigale chez les Fourmis.

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9. madame de Sevigné" (1626-1696). Her letters, written for the most part to her daughter, the Countess of Grignan, are accepted models of literary style.

— . la passion de^ etc. Say ‘ Madame de Vérac’s favourite book.*