ALICE. [To CURT] Look out for your lamp!
CURT. [To the CAPTAIN] You must not think that I am ungrateful or distrustful, Edgar.
CAPTAIN. No, but it shows small confidence to withdraw from an undertaking which you have helped to start.
CURT. Why, ordinary prudence bids everybody save himself and what is his.
CAPTAIN. Save? Is there any danger then? Do you think anybody wants to rob you?
CURT. Why such sharp words?
CAPTAIN. Were you not satisfied when I helped you to place your money at six per cent.?
CURT. Yes, and even grateful.
CAPTAIN. You are not grateful—it is not in your nature, but this you cannot help.
ALICE. [To CURT] Listen to him!