"I'll see about it. Perhaps I could let you have a few of my own. At any rate I won't see you short of money."
The terms were enticing and the letter was of course written. Melmotte himself dictated the words, which were not romantic in their nature. The reader shall see the letter.
DEAR SIR,
In consideration of the offers made by you to me, and on a clear understanding that such a marriage would be disagreeable to you and to the lady's mother, and would bring down a father's curse upon your daughter, I hereby declare and promise that I will not renew my suit to the young lady, which I hereby altogether renounce.
I am, Dear Sir, Your obedient Servant,
FELIX CARBURY.

"I'll see about it. Perhaps I could let you have a few of my own. At any rate I won't see you short of money."
The terms were enticing and the letter was of course written. Melmotte himself dictated the words, which were not romantic:
Dear Sir,
In consideration of the offers made by you, and on a clear understanding that such a marriage would be disagreeable to you and to the lady's mother, I hereby declare and promise that I will not renew my suit to the young lady, which I hereby altogether renounce.
I am, Dear Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Felix Carbury.
