I must look around.

I have known you only a few minutes; but it does not take long to appreciate a man like you, and, frankly, you inspire me with great interest." What did he wish?
Saniel was not simple enough to be caught by words, nor was he a fop who accepts with gaping mouth all the compliments addressed to him.

Why did he inspire a sudden interest in this man who had the reputation of pushing business matters to extremes?
He would find out.

In the mean time he would be on his guard.
"I thank you for your sympathy," he said.
"I shall prove to you that it is real, and that it may become useful.
You come to me because you want three thousand francs.

I hope I may find them for you, and I promise to try, though it will be difficult, very difficult.