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The wealth even in that case would certainly carry the day, against the disgrace, and Lady Carbury would find reasons why poor Marie should not be punished for her father's sins even while enjoying the money which those sins had produced. But how different were the existing facts? Mr Melmotte was not at the galleys, but was entertaining duchesses in Grosvenor Square.
It was not probable that such a man as Mr Melmotte would forgive even an only child such an offence as that. Even if it were obtained, £50,000 would not be very much. And Melmotte might probably have means, even if the robbery were duly perpetrated, of making the possession of the money very uncomfortable.
'I ought to know something about it, said Melmotte sitting down and hiding his indignation and his shame under his hat. 'We are sure that the honourable member for Westminster does understand the subject, said the leader of the House, 'and we shall be very glad to hear his remarks. The House I am sure will pardon ignorance of its rules in so young a member.
He was no respecter of persons, and had got over any little feeling of awe with which the big table and the solemnity of the room may have first inspired him. 'I suppose that's about all, he said, looking up at Melmotte.
He could not be made to understand that unanimity in such an enterprise as this is essential. I am confident that the new director whom I have had the pleasure of introducing to you to-day will not sin in the same direction. Then Mr Melmotte bowed and smiled very sweetly on Mr Longestaffe.
It was known to the servants that Mr Longestaffe was the owner of the house, and he was therefore, as having authority there, shown into the room where the body of Melmotte was lying on a sofa. The two lawyers and Dolly of course followed, as did also Lord Nidderdale, who had now joined them from the lobby above.
It had been decided, as the reader has been told, that no direct advantage should be taken of that loud blast of accusation which had been heard throughout the town on the previous afternoon. There had not been sufficient time for inquiry as to the truth of that blast. If there were just ground for the things that had been said, Mr Melmotte would no doubt soon be in gaol, or would be wanted.
And he did think that, in spite of all she said to the contrary, she was becoming fond of him, as he certainly had become fond of her. 'Have you been up with the ladies? Melmotte asked him. 'Oh yes. 'And what does Marie say? 'That you must fix the day. 'We'll have it very soon then; some time next month. You'll want to get away in August.
His hands were not empty, but still he saw each of these young men, for a few minutes. 'My dear young friend, what can I do for you? he said to Sir Felix, not sitting down, so that Sir Felix also should remain standing. 'About that money, Mr Melmotte? 'What money, my dear fellow? You see that a good many money matters pass through my hands. 'The thousand pounds I gave you for shares.
She was bidden to follow Melmotte upstairs, and was left alone in the drawing-room, as she thought, for a long time. Then the door was slowly opened and Marie crept into the room. 'Miss Carbury, she said, 'this is so good of you, so good of you! I do so love you for coming to me! You said you would love me.
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