But if you are going to do it so be it. What will we
tell your father when he returns from his business trip to Spain?
Edward:
You always have inopportune thoughts. Look my friend: frolic in the
present, have no regret for the past; and don't whatever you do read
irritating portents in the future. That's the secret of happiness. By
the way, haven't you received any money for me in the past few days?
Roger:
In the last three weeks I've obtained a half year's rent on the farm
in advance. In return you've given Farmer Small a quittance for the
entire year.
Edward:
Excellent!
Roger:
Last week I received 1,800 pounds for those two paintings your father
refused to sell for thirty thousand.
Edward:
Fine!
Roger:
Fine! Also, I got 200 pounds for that tapestry your father purchased
for five thousand two years ago.
Edward:
Better!
Roger: Yes, yes, we've had a real white sale during his absence
haven't we?
Edward:
It's a little nourishment that we must take sometimes; and we will
work together on more nourishment in the future.
Roger:
Work by yourself because I have a bad conscience about being the
instrument of your ruin.
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