C. Répondez en français

I. Décrivez la mise en scène. 2. Pourquoi le poisson doit-il être hors de prix? 3. Que commence- t-on à voir? 4. Pourquoi Mme Malingear n'aime- t-elle pas les primeurs?

^ The meanings of thèse idioms will be found in the vocabulary. 2 Impersonal; that is, always used in the third singular.

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5. Qu'est-ce que M. Malingear vient de faire? 6. Qu'est-ce qu'il soigne? 7. Qui est venu le chercher? 8. Quel âge a M. Malingear? 9. Qu'est-ce qui lui manque? 10. Que commence- t-il par faire, quand le ciel lui envoie un client?

II. Que dit-il à celui-ci? 12. Quel air a- t-il, avec ce système-là? 13. Que font ses collègues, quand ils approchent un malade? 14. Pourquoi appellent-ils un de leurs collègues en consultation? 15. Comment s'appelait le dernier des clients de M. Malingear? 16. Combien de temps a-t-il traité M. Dubourg? 17. Qu'a- t-il dit à celui-ci un beau matin? 18. Qu'est-ce qu'un médecin dit, quand il n^ comprend rien à une maladie? 19. De quoi Mme Malingear est-elle contente? 20. Pourquoi M. Malingear donne- t-il quatre mille francs à sa femme?

21. Quel était le nouveau client? 22. De quoi M. Malingear était-il enchanté? 23. Pourquoi? 24. Qu'a- t-il appris? 25. Comment s'appelait le jeune homme qui venait tous les jours chez les Malingear? 26. Quand avaient-ils fait sa connaissance? 27. Que disait-on? 28. Que fallait-il faire? 29. Que fallait-il que M. Frédéric fît? 30. Pourquoi? 31. Qu'est-ce que M. Malingear avait surpris la veille? 32. Qu'est-ce que Mme Malingear a avoué? 33. Qu'allait-elle voir bientôt?

D. Traduisez en français :

I. She would not require any fish, but she would hâve to hâve some vegetables. 2. Though one began to see green peas, Mrs. Malingear did not want Sophie to buy any, because early vegetables hâve no taste. 3. As it had been windy, fish must hâve been extremely high. 4. Though it was bad weather this morning, it is now fine. >^ 5. He had had some patients, but he had just lost the last one. 6. How many books was Sophie to bring? 7. She advised him to begin by frightening his patients. 8. Did Mr. Malingear hâve as many patients as his colleagues? 9. When was the upholsterer to come to collect his bill? 10. How inquisitive Mrs. Malingear was !

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II. He lacked tact. 12. How they miss her ! i^. She wanted him to send for the doctor. 14. To-morrow they will hâve him attend the horse. 15. How many times a week did Frederick come to see Miss Malingear? 16. Her father had caught some very romantic looks. 17. Don't worry ; we don't dépend on your practice. 18. Had Mrs. Malingear suspected it? 19. They will hasten to return the courtesy. 20. Don't seem to suspect it.

21. Did you see him fall out of the window? 22. She could not hâve thought of them. 23. Don't think of buying any green peas, for they hâve no taste. 24. Those were real doctors. 25. Don't think of treating that coachman ; he could never pay you. 26. Did Miss Malingear like him? 27. Why do they dislike Mr. Malingear? 28. It is the first time he has had a patient. 29. It was the first time they had gossiped about their household. 30. It was the last time they w^ould see him thrum their piano. 31. It is the last time you will see him appear. 32. Are you a doctor ?

E. Sujet de composition : La clientèle du docteur Malingear.