"There's a letter from your father." " It seems that he's in Paris." " Will he be coming home?" "No." "He wants me to go down to his place." " When will you be leaving?" " Why don't we all go?" "He knows where to find me." "He can come, once he's got the money." "After all, half of it belongs to us." "I don't intend to cavort round the world like a madman." " I don't think you'll like them." " There's no harm in looking at them." " Is he still in Paris?" " As far as I know." "You won't be surprised to hear he was discreet about the inheritance." "Two weeks ago he said it hadn't come." "I don't believe him." "I have to go to Paris very soon." "Would you like me to receive your share?" "Yes..." "Look." "I kept them for the children's sake." "It can't be denied." "They are disagreeably primitive." "But let me take them anyway." " Our usual arrangement?" " Don't feel obliged." " There must be scores by now." " Well, about 30." " To think you have the space!" " Well, it's a spacious house." "15,000 francs." "If he thinks he can get away with it."