However, he had already advanced funds to two of Henriette's friends, and he was getting tired of his lavishness.

然而，他已经预付了钱给亨丽埃特的两个朋友， 他对自己的大手大脚感到厌倦了。

No doubt he could have seen the financier at his office, and have there talked the affair over at his ease; but he felt that he would be stronger in Henriette's house.

毫无疑问，他本可以在他的办公室见到金融家，并在那里轻松地讨论这件事；但他觉得自己在亨丽埃特家里会更坚强。