Sculptor Rodin

Usage examples of auguste.

Among the friends of Castaing were two young men of about his own age, Auguste and Hippolyte Ballet.

Though called to the bar, both Auguste and Hippolyte Ballet were now men of independent means.

After the death of their parents, whatever jealousy Auguste may have felt at the unfair preference which his mother had shown for her younger son, had died down.

Lebret that whatever he might leave to Auguste should not be placed at his absolute disposal.

He was presumed to have died intestate, and his fortune was divided, three-quarters of it going to his brother Auguste, the remaining quarter to his sister, Mme.

How far was the story told by Auguste, and repeated in somewhat different shape by Castaing to other persons, true?

That Auguste had paid out 100,000 francs to some one in October the state of his finances at his death clearly proved.

According to the theory of the prosecution, Auguste believed that he had paid that money to Lebret through the intermediary of Castaing, and not to Castaing himself.

By keeping Auguste and Lebret apart, Castaing prevented awkward explanations.

Whatever the motive, from fear or gratitude, Auguste Ballet was persuaded to make a will leaving Dr.

During his absence Auguste was seized with violent pains and sickness.

He told them to throw away the matter that had been vomited, as the smell was offensive, and Auguste told them to do as his friend directed.

Castaing proposed to send for a doctor from Paris, but Auguste insisted that a local doctor should be called in at once.

Four or five minutes later Auguste was seized with terrible convulsions, followed by unconsciousness.

When he returned to the hotel Castaing found Martignon, Lebret, and one or two friends of Auguste already assembled.