human
But place that large bit, there, underneath; the others will then keep up.
gpt
He can only find fifty thousand francs. It will always make a nice instalment. Only, he won't mix this affair up with the Charonne one. He is but an intermediary, do you understand, my dear? The person who really lends the money demands enormous interest. He wants a note of hand for eighty thousand francs at six months' date.
human
Eighty thousand francs! she cried.
gpt
But that's robbery! Do you advise me to do anything so foolish?
human
No, he answered plainly.
gpt
But, if you are in absolute need of money, I won't forbid it.