But let us be serious.

The shoemaker spoke to me again about the rent, and asked me to pay it.

We still owe him twenty francs, do we not ?" "Yes, twenty francs for rent, and about twelve francs to the grocer: that's all.

When the shirts are done we will give my wages on account to the shoemaker, and I know he will be satisfied.

The grocer is willing to give us longer credit.