Since the terrible blow which The Ladies' Paradise had dealt him by opening an umbrella department, Bourras had ceased to employ any workwomen. In order to save expenses he did everything himself, cleaning, mending, and sewing.

自从女开设伞部给他带来可怕的打击，布拉斯就不再雇用任何女工。为开支，他什么事都亲力亲为，打扫、缝补、缝纫。