[Comprehensive Classics] Killing the Classics

The old man Grandet quickly came down from upstairs with the money: "Nephew, I have estimated these things for you, and they are worth 980 francs and 64 centimes. Well, I will pay you in cash."

Anya looked at Charlie, just in time to see the flash of flame in his eyes.Far from being a flame of gratitude or the sight of money, it felt almost hateful.But Charlie didn't do anything, but smiled and said, "I dare not ask you to buy it, but it's a bit embarrassing to sell jewelry in your city. Napoleon said that dirty clothes have to be washed at home. So I have to thank you, Uncle, for taking your troubles, and I want to thank you on behalf of my dead parents."

Anya's expression couldn't help being a little weird.Charlie must know that he spent more than 1000 to [-] francs when he bought this bunch of "gadgets". He was so hard pressed by his uncle's price, and he said something like this...it really means a lot.

The old man Grandet accepted his nephew's thanks without changing his expression: "The price of gold has been falling recently, and what I gave you was the highest price not long ago."

Anya turned her face away - the words were so beautiful that Anya was afraid that she would accidentally laugh out loud.

Madame Grandet tried to ease the atmosphere, saying: "My nephew just gave us a gift, he gave me a gold thimble."

"What, they all received your gifts?" Mr. Grandet's eyes lit up.Madame Grandet showed him the gift she got: "This is it."

Mr. Grandet stroked the thimble: "Gold thimble... my dear, it is [-]k gold. Madame, remember to keep it well and don't wear it casually. My dear daughter, what you received is What?"

"It's a pair of gold buttons. My cousin asked me to make it into a bracelet." Anya stretched out her hand, and the gold shone beautifully under the light, which was pleasing to the eye.

Charlie thought he gave Anya an affectionate look, stepped forward and said, "Dear uncle, I have something to give you too." He took out another pair of gold buttons.Anya felt that she could actually understand Charlie's expression completely—you take away a little bit from me now, and you will give me back double in the near future.

It would have been a mistake not to eavesdrop on Charlie's conversation with the banker's wife, and the banker's wife certainly had bad intentions.Didn't Madame des Grassins tell Charles that as long as the money goes into Grandet's hands, it will never be spit out again?It is nonsense to expect Anya to have a dowry. Even if Mr. Grandet died, he would not be willing to have his property divided.

Mr. Grandet received the things, and his tone became more kind: "It's not good for you to behave like this. You gave us all the things, so what should you do yourself? My dear nephew, for the sake of your parents , I, I, I... will give you the way... the way... the travel expenses, although it will cost a lot of money to go to India, but for God's sake, I will give it to you. And the handmade money for these jewelry is not included Well, I'll pay you sixteen hundred francs, the highest price ever paid in Saumur. But I don't have a penny in the house, so I'll borrow some from M. Crochet, or only Joseph Only if the husband pays back the money. I will ask for the money." Grandet said, picking up his hat.

Anya turned her face away again to prevent herself from laughing—so these jewelry are worth at least two thousand francs?It seemed that Monsieur Grandet was able to send his nephew away without spending a penny.This is really cheap Charlie, and she has to have a good talk with her father while there are still a few days left.Well... M. Grandet had better be angry for a while.

There was a clear expression of distrust on Charlie's face, so Mr. Grandet immediately said: "Don't you believe it? The family is indeed out of money. The property I have saved for most of my life... I have to use it It will work. Come on, nephew, when you... come back, you will be free... debt-free."

Once again M. Grandet managed to surprise the women of the family.Anya couldn't help but widen her eyes.M. Grandet actually said that?This is too good at using language traps!Yes, there is indeed no word at home now, because the gold was sold by Grandet to a place where the price of gold is high; and when Charles came back, the old creditors in Paris did almost give him money. Forget it.But obviously, everyone connected these two sentences together, so the matter became... Is Mr. Grandet actually a good person?

Charlie said gratefully, "Thank you, Uncle." But the young man was not so good at hiding his expression. Anya understood what he was thinking now: I don't need the two thousand francs for the time being, as long as your daughter is in hand .

It seems that Charlie has made up his mind to take action against his cousin?Anya twirled her fingers, and decided to design a scene for Mr. Grandet to see tomorrow.Of course, the help of Director Ke Luoxu is indispensable, the old man is not a character who can listen to women.

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Early the next morning, Anya deliberately got up early, avoiding Charlie's wake-up time, changed her clothes and shoes, and left.Nanon had just let the dog out, and when she saw her she was surprised: "My lady, why do you get up so early?"

Anya said with a sad face: "Charlie is going to India, but none of us know where it is or what kind of place it is. So I want to go out early in the morning and ask someone about it."

"Yes, you must be prepared," said Nanon, opening the door for her. "Your master is dressed in silk and silk. Will two thousand francs be enough?"

"Nanon, you don't know." Anya seriously fooled the loyal servant, "Father said that the money is enough. Two thousand francs is probably enough for our family to spend for a long time, not to mention that Charlie is only one person." Woolen cloth?"

"Oh, that's right, miss." Nanon always felt something strange, but didn't think too much about it for a moment, "you go out and come back early."

Anya trotted out.

There is only one Loa River in the city of Saumur, so people always like to take a walk around this river.Anya had inquired about it a few days ago. Notary Crosch would walk around the river every morning. The last time they met was not by accident.Walking along the route I went out with Mr. Grandet last time, Anya saw the notary after a while.Unfortunately, Mr. Grandet also woke up early today, and is standing next to the notary.Before Anya had time to hide, the two sides collided head-on.

"Hey, hey," M. Grandet was a little surprised, "what are you doing here?"

Anya greeted them and said timidly, "Nanon said, today's food..."

"I'll be home in a while." Mr. Grandet waved his hand and said, "Women have a lot of things to do, and a hungry meal can make your body healthier! In the future, there should be a rule that every Sunday morning Ready to eat."

"Young people should suffer a little bit." Notary Crosh complimented, "I heard that you are sending your nephew to India recently, and you are really planning for him."

"That's right, otherwise they would never know where the money came from." Mr. Grandet said with a smile on his face.This matter to Charlie was the most correct decision he felt he had ever made. It was a good deal to gain a good reputation without spending a penny.

An Ya's heart moved, and she interjected at the right time: "Father, can you bring Charlie closer? The travel expenses are less than two thousand francs, it's really..."

"Shut up, don't you think it's too little? There are many ways to achieve your goals without spending money in this world!" Mr. Grandet snapped.

The notary said: "If it is by boat, I can help. I know that there is a boat that departs from the port of Marseille, and its destination happens to be South Germany. But the environment is relatively poor, and there are a group of black people on board. , I am worried that your nephew will feel unwell."

"Wherever he chooses, it would be nice to be able to take a free boat." Mr. Grandet said, but didn't ask any further questions.They all knew very well that that kind of boat was probably for people smuggling, and if Charlie went there, he might be lucky or not.

Anya was a little pleasantly surprised, this is a good opportunity that fell from the sky.It seems that as long as Mr. Grandet finds out that his nephew is threatening his interests, it will be easy to achieve her own purpose.

However, Mr. Grandet is very shrewd, and it is not so easy for him to be fooled.The only thing that can make him angry and feel threatened is money.But it's impossible for Charlie to be tricked out so easily... It seems that it's still a bit difficult.Anya clenched her fist eagerly.