Her account is a very heavy one, and the Count has warned us that he will not pay it." "Never mind that.

Go on with the order, put press for payment." "On the 7th a new customer came--Mademoiselle Flavia, the daughter of Martin Rigal, the banker." When Paul heard this name, he could not repress a start, of which, however, Mascarin affected to take no notice.
"My good friend," said he, turning to Van Klopen, "I confide this young lady to you; give her your whole stock if she asks for it." By the look of surprise which appeared upon the tailor's face, Paul could see that Mascarin was not prodigal of such recommendations.
"You shall be obeyed," said Van Klopen, with a bow.
"On the 8th a young gentleman of the name of Gaston de Gandelu was introduced by Lupeaux, the jeweller.

His father is, I hear, very wealthy, and he will come into money on attaining his majority, which is near at hand.

He brought with him a lady," continued the tailor, "and said her name was Zora de Chantemille, a tremendously pretty girl." "That young man is always in my way," said Mascarin.

"I would give something to get him out of Paris." Van Klopen reflected for a moment.