Mercadet - A Comedy in Three Acts by Honoré de Balzac
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What does that mean?
Mercadet Totally ruined. And if you wish to have my Julie, you are welcome to her. She will be much better off at your house, poor as you are, than in her paternal home. Not only is she without dowry, but she is burdened with poor parents--parents who are more than poor. Minard More than poor! There is nothing beyond that. Mercadet Yes, sir, we are in debt, deeply in debt, and some of these debts clamor for payment. Minard No, no, it is impossible! Mercadet Don't you believe it? (Aside) He is getting frightened. (Taking up a pile of papers from his desk. Aloud) Here, my would-be son-in-law, are the family papers which will show you our fortune-- Minard Sir-- Mercadet Or rather our lack of fortune! Read-- Here is a writ of attachment on our furniture. |
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