After kissing his father and mother, Eugene, who usually spoke in a drawling tone, exclaimed with vivacity: "You have understood me, father?
There lies our fortune.

We must work with all our energy in that direction.

Trust in me." "I'll follow your instructions faithfully," Rougon replied.

"Only don't forget what I asked you as the price of my cooperation." "If we succeed your demands shall be satisfied, I give you my word.
Moreover, I will write to you and guide you according to the direction which events may take.

Mind, no panic or excitement.