CLE. We do not wish to interfere in your affairs.

HAR. Would that I had them, these ten thousand crowns!

CLE. I should not think that....

HAR. What a capital affair it would be for me.

CLE. There are things....

HAR. I greatly need them.

CLE. I fancy that....

HAR. It would suit me exceedingly well.

ELI. You are....

HAR. And I should not have to complain, as I do now, that the times
are bad.

CLE. Dear me, father, you have no reason to complain; and everyone
knows that you are well enough off.

HAR. How? I am well enough off! Those who say it are liars. Nothing
can be more false; and they are scoundrels who spread such reports.

ELI. Don't be angry.