1. "Even the clerks came froward to stare at Lantin, with gaiety in their eyes and smiles about their lips" (62).
2. My Guess: While reading I believed this to mean a sort of shock, that maybe the clerks were surprised that this man possessed these valuables. I did not believe that this word had a negative connotation.
3. Definition: (Noun) High spirits: merriment. (Merriam-Webster)
4. Now I understand, when the clerks realized that what the man had was worth so much money, they wanted to treat him well and make him feel delightful. They were being cheerful, kind, encouraging and welcoming. The people in the store want to make sure that M. Lantin feels comfortable so that he follows through with his transactions at that particular store.
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