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Le Jour de l'An, 1844. Le portier. - Mossieu, je vous la souhaite bonne et heureuse. Le locataire. - C'est bon, merci! Le portier. - Bonne et heureuse pour celui qui te tordera le cou, vieux grigou!....(New Year's Day. The concierge: - Sir, I wish you all the best and prosperity. The landlord: - That's fine, thank you. The concierge: - The best and prosperity for the one who twists the neck of this old miser). In France gifts, and tips, are traditionally given on New Year's Day.