Volume II Part 60 (1/2)
Larsagny shuddered and his brow contracted
”Do not speak of such things; I cannot bear it,” he said, with a frown
”Why not? Not every one comes to the world as a millionnaire I, for instance, as a child, have suffered er, and--”
”Carmen, be silent,” said the banker, sternly; ”you'll spoil my appetite if you talk so”
”I should think your appetite would be stilled by this time What you have already eaten would have fed an ar an Edam cheese, and not until all the plates were empty did lie lay his knife and fork on the table, and, breathing more freely, say:
”So, now I can stand it for a little while”
Car the bell The table was cleared off, and as soon as the servant had brought the cigarettes and cigars, the girl arette, and, leaning back in her chair, said:
”I have so iny
”Oh! different things,” replied Carmen
”About money? Do not be timid”
”It is not about money, but about an information”
”An information?” asked the banker
”Yes”
”Really, Car in riddles to-day--”
”Which you will, I hope, solve forlady, dryly ”In the first place, what is the antic appetite?”
”Ah! that's very sireat er when mother had no money to buy bread”
”Carmen, how often have I told you that I do not like these reminiscences?”
”Why not? Take an exah--enough!” cried Larsagny, growing pale
”Answer my questions, and then you shall have quiet”
”Carive you the assurance--”