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Under such circumstances, however, he was not likely to be proof

against the temptation of immediate relief. They met several

times, for there was much to be discussed. Wickham, of course,

wanted more than he could get; but at length was reduced to be

reasonable. Everything being settled between them, Mr. Darcy's

next step was to make your uncle acquainted with it, and he first

called in Gracechurch Street the evening before I came home. But

Mr. Gardiner could not be seen; and Mr. Darcy found, on further

inquiry, that your father was still with him, but would quit town

the next morning. He did not judge your father to be a person

whom he could so properly consult as your uncle, and therefore

readily postponed seeing him till after the departure of the

former. He did not leave his name, and till the next day it was

only known that a gentleman had called on business. On Saturday

he came again.