une nouvelle .... considérable. This is an example of

producing comic effect, used by comic writers of ail âges and countries, viz. , by repeating some phrase a number of times during the course of the play. Compare p. 8, 1. 20; p. 10, 1. 11.

19. fourre is a humorous word in this connection. It expresses the idea that Caboussat is being pushed in where he does not wish to go.

22, pour une surprise, ' it's ail very well as a surprise.'

16. 11. Soyez tranquille ! 'Don' t be uneasy !', 'You may dépend

I shall not ! ' 12. Notre département, le. Seine-et-Oise.