If it’s so,
All this talking is in vain;
Take out your purse,
Don’t talk uselessly,
Count out the money.
(Puts out his hand, and looks in his eyes.)
Filimón. Well, I don’t care: I’ll give you some money in advance.
Miller. Only this?
Filimón. It will do for the present; what more do you want?
Miller (aside). You won’t get off with less than half a rouble.