"Olive oil is quite as good as nut oil," said Vauquelin, who was not listening to Birotteau.
"I find nothing 'dreadful' about her," said Vauquelin a shade sharply.
"At any rate, I do not exaggerate the years," sighed Vauquelin.
The Pliade was essentially pagan, Vauquelin essentially Christian.
During the next six weeks Vauquelin developed a zest for the Franais that was astonishing.
