Chapter 3 million pounds-3

I can't tell the pain.A sentence has come to my lips: "Lloyd, I am also a beggar myself-not even a penny, and I am still in debt." But at this moment, an idea flashed into my mind like lightning, and I bit Gritting his teeth, he tried his best to calm himself down until he was as calm as a capitalist.I said in the calm and calm tone of a businessman: "Lloyd, let me give you a—" "Then I'm saved! God bless you forever! Someday—" "Lloyd, let me finish. I'm going to give you a hand, not that; it's not fair to you for all you've suffered and risked. I don't need to buy mines; In a commercial center like London, I can make money without doing that; I haven't, and I don't; but I have a way. Of course I know everything about that mine; Value, for it, anyone who asks me to swear will do it. You can use my name to promote it at will, and you can sell it for three million cash in two or three weeks, and we will split it half and half. "

You don't know, if I hadn't tripped and tied him up again, he would have trampled all my furniture into firewood and smashed all the pots and pans in that ecstasy. Later, he said: "I can use your name! Your name--that's all right! Why, these rich Londoners are going to come here in droves, and there must be a fight for the shares! I've got it, I've got it, I will never forget you in this life!" Within twenty-four hours, the city of London was boiling!I don't do other things every day, just sit in the house and say to those who come to inquire: "That's right, I told him. If anyone asks, come to me. I know this man, and I know this mine. His character is impeccable, and the mine is worth more than he asked for."

Meanwhile, I was with Portia every evening at the ambassador's residence.I didn't say a word to her about the mine; I kept it as a surprise for her.We talk about that salary; nothing but salary and love; sometimes about love, sometimes about salary, sometimes both.what!The minister's wife and the minister's daughter were considerate of us in every possible way, always trying to keep us from being disturbed, and only hiding it from the minister, so that he would have no doubts—look, how cute they are! At last the end of the month came, and I had a million dollars in my account at the National Bank of London, and Hastings had the same amount.As I was driving past the house on Portland Avenue in my best clothes, my two fellows, judging by all signs, were back; Going back, talking vigorously about salary.The combination of excitement and anxiety made her look extraordinarily bewitching.I say:

"My dear, with the way you are, it would be a sin for me to ask for a cent less than three thousand pounds." "Henry, Henry, don't ruin us!" "Don't be afraid. Keep it like this, and watch me. It'll be all right." As a result, I was asked to sing high-pitched songs to cheer her up along the way, but she kept pouring cold water on me; she said: "Hey, please remember that if we charge too high a price, we may not get any salary at all; what shall we do then, will we not have no way out and no livelihood?" The same servant took us in, and the two old gentlemen were there, and they were surprised to see a beauty following me, but I said:

"It's nothing, gentlemen; she's my support and helper from now on." So I introduced them to her, and when I mentioned them, I always called them by their first names.They were not surprised by it, because they knew I must have checked the directory.They gave up their seats, were extremely courteous to me, and enthusiastically relieved Potty of her dumb awkwardness and made her as relaxed as possible.Then I said: "Gentlemen, I am ready to report." "We will be glad to hear your report," said my gentleman, "so that the bet between my brother Abel and I will be settled. If you let me win, you will get A post. Have you got the million pound note?"

"Here, sir," I handed him the bill. "I won!" he yelled, patting Abel's back. "Brother, what else do you have to say now?" "All I have to say is he survived and I lost £20,000. I can't believe it." "Just one more thing to report," I said. "It's a long story. I ask you to allow me to come back and tell you about my month's experience in detail. I promise it's worth listening to. Still Yes, look at this." "What, my fellow! A certificate of deposit for £200,000. Is it yours?" "It's mine. I made it in thirty days, drawing on your little loan. As for the bill itself, I've only bought snacks out of it, and paid bills for their change. "

"Oh, that's marvelous, it's unbelievable, my boy!" "No problem, I have all the facts. Don't think that what I say is fantasy." Now, however, it was Portia's turn to be surprised.She opened her eyes wide and said: "Henry, is this really your money? You've been hiding it from me these days?" "I did keep it from you, my dear. But I think you'll forgive me." She pursed her upper lip and said: "Don't be too sure. You naughty bastard, how dare you lie to me like that!" "Oh, it's been a while, dear, it's been a while; and it's just for fun, you see. Well, let's get on with it."

"Wait, wait! And, that position. I've got to give you that position," said my gentleman. "Well," I said, "I appreciate it, but I really don't need to look for that job again." "You can take a very good position within my competence." "Thank you, thank you, I really appreciate it. But I don't want the best job." "Henry, I'm sorry for you. Don't disappoint this good gentleman. Shall I thank you for you?" "Of course, dear, if you can do better. It's up to you." She walked up to my husband, leaned into his arms, put his arm around her neck, and kissed him directly on the lips.The two gentlemen laughed, but I was at a loss, and I was stupid.Portia says:

"Papa, I'm so sad when he says there's no position he wants under your purview, it's like—" "My baby, is he your father?" "Yes, he's my stepfather, the best that the whole world has ever seen. You didn't know my parentage when you were at the Minister's house, and you told me how bothered and worried you were by my father's and Uncle Abel's tricks ; now you understand why I laughed." So, of course, I told the truth and stopped joking; I went straight to the point and said: "Oh, dear sir, I want to take back what I just said. You do have a position open, and I would like to apply for it."

"Tell me which position it is." "son in law." "Ha, ha, ha! But you know, since you haven't done the job, you obviously don't have what it takes to meet our terms, so—" "Let me try—oh, let me try, I beg you! Just let me try for thirty or forty years, if—" "Oh, well, well; it's not a big request, just take her away." Do you think we two are happy?I searched all the dictionaries and couldn't come up with enough words to describe it.A day or two later, when the Londoners learned of my one-month adventures with the million-dollar bill, did they have a lively chat?exactly.

My Portage's father sent the helpful and hospitable note back to the Bank of England for cash; the bank then canceled the note and gave it to him as a gift; and he gave it to us at the wedding.The bill has been framed and hung in the most sacred place in our home ever since.It was it that brought me my Portina.If it were not for it, I would never have stayed in London, or visited the Minister's house, let alone meet her.So I always say, "Yeah, you're right, it's a million pounds; but it's only been used once since it came out, and it hasn't been spent again; I've only paid about a tenth of it since then. For the price, I got this thing.”