At that moment a footman came into the room and told Lord Nidderdale that a man particularly wished to see him in the hall. He was not always anxious to see those who called on him, and he asked the servant whether he knew who the man was. "I believe, my lord, he's one of the domestics from Mr. Melmotte's in Bruton Street," said the footman, who was no doubt fully acquainted with all the circumstances of Lord Nidderdale's engagement. The son, who was still smoking, looked at his father as though in doubt. "You'd better go and see," said the Marquis. But Nidderdale before he went asked a question as to what he had better do if Melmotte had sent for him. "Go and see Melmotte. Why should you be afraid to see him? Tell him that you are ready to marry the girl if you can see the money down, but that you won't stir a step till it has been actually paid over."
"He knows that already," said Nidderdale as he left the room.

At that moment a footman came in and told Lord Nidderdale that a man particularly wished to see him in the hall.
"I believe, my lord, he's one of the domestics from Mr. Melmotte's in Bruton Street," said the footman.
"You'd better go and see," said the Marquis. "Go and tell Melmotte that you are ready to marry the girl, but that you won't stir a step till the money is actually paid over."
"He knows that already," said Nidderdale as he left the room.
