Chr.Stop! Pamphilus.
You wrong him; he’s distracted: and now in consequence,
He has made up his mind to adopt that woman.
Pam.Gorgo?
Chr.Yes.
How can you laugh?
Pam.Well, if he adopts her, what’s the use
Of asking her for the money now? Menedemus will pay.
Chr. You do, please, as I say. Of course it’s impossible
To adopt her: I intimated to him as much, but still