How and on what will you live ?" "I am not so romantic as you are pleased to say, sir.

I must confess that, as regards the future, I have counted upon your kindness.

You are so rich, that five hundred thousand francs would not materially affect your fortune; and, on the interest of that sum, I could live quietly, if not happily." "And suppose I refuse you this money ?" "I know you well enough, sir, to feel sure that you will not do so.

You are too just to wish that I alone should expiate wrongs that are not of my making.

Left to myself, I should at my present age have achieved a position.