barbet and Metivier paid a few rare visits to their landlords, and the punctuality with which they paid their rent classed them as good tenants; in fact, they were looked upon as very honest men by the Thuillier circle.
"The Lesser Bourgeoisie"
Honore de Balzac
From this vestibule we enter the dining-room, lighted from the courtyard, and the dining-room communicates at its side with the kitchen, which forms a continuation of the wing in which are the warerooms of Metivier and barbet.
"The Lesser Bourgeoisie"
Honore de Balzac
"I believe so," replied barbet.
"The Lesser Bourgeoisie"
Honore de Balzac