Flaubert delighted in their presence and gave them money. No doubt you wish to pat him on the head for this.
Flaubert was gaining the approval of the future
If he 'd known he was gaining the approval of the future he 'd probably have kept the money to himself.
Flaubert delighted in their presence and gave them money. No doubt you wish to pat him on the head for this.</s>If he 'd known he was gaining the approval of the future he 'd probably have kept the money to himself.</s>Flaubert was gaining the approval of the future