Listen to mine first.

I want to go fishing, and I haven't the money.

None of my brother physicians will lend me another sou, for I owe them all.

You are John Merrick, to whom money is of little consequence.

May I venture to ask you for an advance of a couple of hundred for a few weeks?
When I return I'll take up your proposition, whatever it may be, and recompense you in services." He refilled and relighted the corncob while Mr.Merrick stared at him in thoughtful silence.