"Alas! my poor boy, what worry you have had!" "Terrible! and, in addition, I have pecuniary embarrassments." "How! you who spend nothing ?" "I have entered into various engagements.

Can I now make use of Madame Gerdy's fortune, which I have hitherto used as my own?
I think not." "You certainly ought not to.

But listen! I am glad you have spoken of this; you can render me a service.
"Very willingly.

What is it ?" "I have, locked up in my secretary, twelve or fifteen thousand francs, which trouble me exceedingly.

You see, I am old, and not very brave, if any one heard I had this money--" "I fear I cannot--" commenced the advocate.
"Nonsense!" said the old fellow.