He took Annele's hand and, merrily singing, led her back to the house, where they arrived just in time to receive a visit from the landlord. He was evidently come upon business, for, taking his son-in-law into the inner room, he began at once. "Lenz, I can do you a good turn."
"That is well. A good turn never comes amiss."
"Is your money still with the bailiff?"
"He has paid me four hundred florins of it, but the greater part is still in his hands."
"Ready money is trumps now. You can make a good trade with it."
"I will give notice to the bailiff."
"That would take too long. Give me your note to sell, and I will guarantee you twenty-five per cent."
"Then we will go shares."
"It was foolish of you to say that. I had meant to give you the whole; but you are methodical in all your business matters, I see."
"Thank you, father-in-law, I like to be fair. I want no favors."