I slept five hours a day, and in four years I had decreased my debt seven thousand francs.

If my upholsterer wished to be paid I could have it arranged, but that was not his intention.

He wishes to take his furniture that is not worn out, and to keep the money that he has received.

If I do not pay these three thousand francs in a few days I shall be turned into the street.

To tell the truth, I shall soon have a thousand francs, but those who owe it to me are not in Paris, or will pay in January.