From which Felix had judged that Madame Melmotte at any rate knew of his offer, and did not absolutely disapprove of it. On the Saturday he had received a note at his club from Marie. "Come on Sunday at half-past two. You will find papa after lunch." This was in his possession when his mother visited him in his bedroom, and he had determined to obey the behest. But he would not tell her of his intention, because he had drunk too much wine, and was sulky.

From which Felix had judged that Madame Melmotte knew of his offer, and did not absolutely disapprove.
On Saturday he had received a note at his club from Marie. "Come on Sunday at half-past two. You will find papa after lunch." But he did not tell his mother of his intention.
