1. It takes money to change houses. 2. You are thrifty and I shall be
very glad[l] to advance you your quarter's salary. 3. You have several
shares in a steamboat company, but do not give me the certificates as
security. 4. I am no usurer and will only charge you two per cent per
annum; that will not kill you. 5. «You will get your dividend next
month and can repay me then what you owe me.» 6. «Nonsense! That is
too generous[2].» 7. «No. I am not grasping and I trust you.» 8. «Very
well, then, shall repay you soon[3] the money I owe you. Thank you.
Good-by!» 9. This little business having been settled, he goes to
take his place among[4] the passengers who are lined up at the
ticket-window.
[1: heureux.]
[2: généreux.]
[3: bientôt.]
[4: parmi.]
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