He asked for the honour of being introduced to Madame Valenod. She was dressing and was unable to receive him. By way of compensation he had the privilege of witnessing the toilet of M. the director of the workhouse.

他要求有幸被介绍给瓦勒诺夫人。她正在穿衣服，无法接待他。作为补偿，他有幸目睹济贫院主任 M. 的厕所。