"There are some women whose pregnancy would make some sly bachelor smile"

In this quote, Honore de Balzac is recommending that there are specific females whose pregnancy would bring joy to a sly bachelor. This could be translated in a couple of various ways. One possible interpretation is that the bachelor enjoys since he knows he is not responsible for the pregnancy and can continue living his carefree way of life. Another interpretation might be that the bachelor is happy because he sees the lady's pregnancy as an indication of her being tied down and less desirable to other males, making her a much easier target for his advances. In general, the quote highlights the societal expectations and mindsets towards pregnancy and females's functions in relationships throughout Balzac's time.