“Had he heard—”
“Of my loss of fortune? Oh, yes! But why should that make any difference?”
“I wouldn't go, if I were you.”
“Why not?”
“You are going to be a poor man.”
“I don't know about that.”
“You are poor now, at any rate.”
“Well, perhaps so, but am I any the worse for that?”
“I thought you would understand my meaning.”
“I do, but I am glad that all my friends don't attach the importance you do to the possession of fortune. Good morning!”