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It simply meant a day scholar at thirty francs a month , nothing more . So M. Batifol shortened the `` speech '' that under like circumstances he addressed to his new pupils . He would take charge of his `` young friend '' -LRB- thirty francs a month , that is understood , and the child will bring his own luncheon in a little basket -RRB- who would first be placed in an elementary class . Certain fathers prefer , and they have reason to do so , that their sons should be half-boarders , with a healthful and abundant repast at noon . But M. Batifol did not insist upon it . His young friend would then be placed in the infant class , at first ; but he would be prepared there at once , ` ab ovo ' , one day to receive lessons in this University of France , ` alma parens ' -LRB- instruction in foreign languages not included in the ordinary price , naturally -RRB- , which by daily study , competition between scholars -LRB- accomplishments , such as dancing , music , and fencing , to be paid for separately ; that goes without saying -RRB- prepare children for social life , and make men and citizens of them . M. Violette contented himself with the day school at thirty francs , and for a good reason .