The million pound banknote
She said 'You are a wicked flatterer! There isn't a word of truth in what you say. But still I'll go with you. Maybe then you will see that other people don't see things the way you do. That will teach you a lesson'
Was I less worried after that? Was my confidence back? You may judge by this fact: right then and there I decided that I would ask for a salary of twelve hundred pounds for the first year. But I didn't tell her; I saved it for a surprise. All the way home I was in the clouds. I heard Hastings talking, but did not hear a word. When he and I entered my parlor, he brought me down to earth. He was amazed by my many comforts and luxuries.