Les Misérables, Book 8: The Wicked Poor Man, Chapter 9 summary

What happens

1. M. Leblanc brings clothing and blankets, while Jondrette privately complains and checks the false name his daughter uses in their letter.
2. Calling himself Fabantou, Jondrette claims theatrical success and pinches his daughter's injured hand to make her cry.
3. Jondrette studies M. Leblanc, asks his wife to examine him, and claims the family faces eviction over sixty francs.
4. The narrator exposes the inflated rent claim, while M. Leblanc gives five francs and promises sixty francs at six that evening.
5. M. Leblanc leaves his overcoat for Jondrette, who puts it on and accompanies the visitors outside.

What to notice

The promise secures a second visit and meets Jondrette's inflated demand. His excited response accompanies renewed instructions that his wife examine the visitor.

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