Then also it was a question of too large an amount.

And as he insisted, in a frightened manner, she ended by exclaiming: "But your marriage?
I certainly can't take the money you've been saving for your marriage!" "Oh, don't let that bother you," he replied, turning red in his turn.
"I'm not going to be married now.

That was just an idea, you know.
Really, I would much sooner lend you the money." Then they both held down their heads.

There was something very pleasant between them to which they did not give expression.

And Gervaise accepted.