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 had been a meeting of your creditors, and that the lawyer came to see you You didn't tell me.

—No, dear.

—You didn't tell me because you were afraid I'd be worried. I know You offered the creditors this fifty-one thousand kronen on account of their claims if they would refrain from forcing you into bankruptcy and they accepted because they like you and trust you [bursts into tears] and know you are the best and most honest man in the world.

—I asked Oscar not to say anything to you about it.

—He was right to tell me. And now, Peter, it is terrible to have to say it straight to your face

—You spent some of the money. No matter, my child. Don't let it worry you.

—Oh, my God my God

—All the money isn't worth this agitation. Tell me how much is gone. I'll raise it somehow.

—A great deal is gone.

—How much? Whatever you spent, I'm sure you did it for the best.

—Peter forgive me  it is all gone.

—All?

—All. There isn't a heller left Peter