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Rh : Very well; but is a life like that worth living?


 * That’s your affair.


 * What illness have I got?


 * Old age.


 * Why, I could be your son!


 * You’re too impudent for that. Good-bye. (To Pierrot.) And who pays for the visit ? (Pierrot nods towards Harlequin.)

(again to Harlequin): Good-bye.


 * Good-bye. (Doctor goes out undecidedly and stops.) Have you forgotten anything?


 * Have you forgotten anything?


 * No, nothing; I thoroughly remember all your instructions. Don’t be uneasy.


 * No, no; I’m not uneasy about that.


 * Then about what?


 * H’m. Speaking between ourselves, you’ve forgotten to pay me for my visit.


 * Impossible! How curious!


 * But please don’t be angry with me.


 * Good heavens, no!


 * Then good-bye.

(shaking his hand feelingly): Good-bye, doctor, good-bye.