Her answer convinced him that what she said about knowing Gay was true.
"I can only promise to deliver it to him and if possible place it in his own hands.

Do you believe me ?" "Indeed I do.

And will you see me again and bring me an answer ?" "Why, of course," said she smilingly.
He insisted upon attending her down the staircase and when they were in the dark passage down below they bade each other adieu, he kissing her extended hand with a courteous bow which became him well.
Vane watched her thread her way along poverty-stricken Grub Street, and slowly ascended the staircase to his garret sighing deeply..