Before the interview was over the money demanded was forthcoming, though at the time it could be but ill afforded, and the youth went away apparently with a light heart, hardly listening to his mother's entreaties that the affair with Marie Melmotte might, if possible, be brought to a speedy conclusion.

The money was handed over, and the youth went away with a light heart, hardly listening to his mother's entreaties that the affair with Marie Melmotte might be brought to a speedy conclusion.
