In this collection of short stories, readers are transported to the streets of Paris, where they encounter a cast of colorful characters and witness a variety of entertaining and surprising events. With his signature wit and insight, Ludovic Halévy provides a delightful glimpse into the Parisian lifestyle of the late 19th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.