I wish I had only offered youa sovereign instead of ten pounds. Give me back nine pounds, Jane; I’ve a use for it.'' And so have I, sir, ' I returned, putting my hands and my purse behind me. 'I could not spare the money on any account.'' Little niggard! ' said he, 'refusing me a pecuniary request! Give me five pounds, Jane.''Not five shillings, sir; nor five pence.'' Just let me look at the cash.'' No, sir; you are not to be trusted. Anonymous
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His rival, the Count of Morcerf, had just offered him ten thousand francs in exchange for his sister. M. Geraldino had no intention of parting with her, and was determined to have the money back. He then asked Jane how much money she had on her—ten pounds—and when she replied that it was all that was on her, he asked her to lend him the rest of it; but Jane replied that she would not do so without his leaving his name.

The Count of Morcerf, who saw the money in Jane’s hand, immediately guessed what was in her mind; and when Geraldino left the room, said to her: ‘Do you see what he is doing? He is searching for paper; he wants to write his name; it is curious that he should think of writing his name on paper with which he is not acquainted! Wait a moment until I am gone, and then give it to him. He will be satisfied.'

Source: Jane Eyre

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