And to be frank, I confess that, knowing well I should get nothing from you, I left them with others at my lawyer's.

However, you may rest easy: you have my word." M.Clergeot made a pretence of retiring; but just as he was going out, he returned quickly.
"I had almost forgotten," said he; "while you are about it, you can make the bill for twenty-six thousand francs.

Your little woman ordered some dresses, which I shall deliver to-morrow; in this way they will be paid for." The advocate began to remonstrate.

He certainly did not refuse to pay, only he thought he ought to be consulted when any purchases were made.
He didn't like this way of disposing of his money.
"What a fellow!" said the usurer, shrugging his shoulders; "do you want to make the girl unhappy for nothing at all?
She won't let you off yet, my friend.

You may be quite sure she will eat up your new fortune also.
And you know, if you need any money for the wedding, you have but to give me some guarantee.