Lucien was in his old seat when Lousteau took his; he was the first to bow; they soon engaged in conversation, and to such good purpose that Lucien went to fetch the manuscript of Les Marguerites while Lousteau was finishing his dinner. He had obtained the privilege of submitting his sonnets to the journalist, and relied upon his pompous good will to procure him a publisher or a position on the newspaper. On his return, Lucien saw Daniel in a corner of the restaurant, leaning on his elbows and gazing at him with a melancholy expression; but, being devoured by want and impelled by am bition, he pretended not to see his brother of the club and followed Lousteau.