Excuse me for mentioning it again.

Now, how much do you want?
Is your reg'lar allowance too small?
Remember, I don't know much about such things here in New York, and you must be frank and aboveboard and tell me if you have any complaints." "I have no complaints.

My allowance is sufficient.

It is the same that father used to give me, and it is all I need.

But this is a matter outside my personal needs." "Um-hm.