"I know that also."
"For the piece may not be a success."
"Well, what can you give me?"
"How much?... Let us see!"
I rallied all my courage, for I thought myself that the request was exorbitant.
"Can you give me fifty francs?"
"Oh yes," said Porcher.
"When?"
"Immediately—I haven't the amount with me, but I will get it from the café."
"And I will come in and give you a receipt."