"Of course he could have, but who would post bail for someone who they'd just met? I, for one, would have been pleased to finally have a weakness to exploit if he had done it. And I'm not interested in your husband. I doubt he is nearly as handsome or rich or powerful. And, for the record," she raises a hand to tap her own cheek, "Mnn.. No, I would not tell them more, you don't play all your cards in one sitting, you know."

Her brows furrow, "Wait, Mister Gold does not pay you either? I.. Hmn, I misunderstood the situation, so he is making you do favors in exchange for payment." ... "'Custom'? Well, never mind that, it isn't important right now. Listen carefully because this is a very simple truth- it is not something you will be able to see until the very end, perhaps, but if you master the skills I teach you, I will give you a paying job."

What she doesn't say is that she isn't the one that's going to be paying. And besides, Eponine could be a lady and a servent~. "Hmph. We'll see."