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 Perhaps I look strong, but if you come to examine me I've not got a single healthy vein in me! I can hardly stand on my legs, and my appetite's quite gone. This morning I drank my coffee without any pleasure.


 * I ask you, what can I do for you?


 * Kind sir, tell them to give me just a little, and let the rest wait a few months.


 * It seems to me, you were told in plain language—this is a bank!


 * Yes, yes; and if it’s needed I can produce a medical certificate.


 * What have you got on your shoulders, a head, or what?


 * Dear gentleman, I’m only asking for my legal rights. I don’t want anything of anybody else’s.


 * I ask you, Madame, what have you got on your shoulders, a head, or what? Oh, Lord! I’ve no time to talk to you. I'm busy. (Points to the door.) Please!

(surprised): And the money?


 * What it comes to is this—you haven't got a head on your shoulders, but (Raps his finger on the table, and then on his forehead.)