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His mother had clearly recommended him to run away with the girl , and must therefore approve of the measure . His mother would understand how great would be the expense of such a trip , and might perhaps add something to his stock of money . He determined that he would tell his mother ; -- that is , if Didon should bring him full change for the cheque . He walked into the Beargarden exactly at four o'clock on the Monday , and there he found Didon standing in the hall . His heart sank within him as he saw her . Now must he certainly go to New York . She made him a little curtsey , and without a word handed him an envelope , soft and fat with rich enclosures .