“Well,” said he, in a tone of eager inquiry.
“Your father,” returned Andre, “is terribly angry with you, but I hope to be able to induce him to do something for you.”
“Will he set Zora at liberty?”
“Perhaps he will; but first he must have something more from you than promises—he must have stable guarantees.”
At these words Gaston’s face fell. “Guarantees,” answered he sulkily. “Is not my word of honor enough? What sort of guarantees does he require?”
“That I cannot tell you, and you must find out for yourself; but I will do all I can for you.”
Gaston gazed upon Andre in surprise.
“Do you mean to tell me,” asked he, “that you can do pretty well what you like with the governor?”
“Not exactly; but surely you can see that I have a good deal of influence over him. If you want a proof of this, see, here is the money to take up these bills you told me of.”
“What, Verminet’s?”