Alexandre Dumas. The lady of the camellias (№ 311637)

It is impossible to quarrel with the count, from whom she receives at least ten thousand francs. My dear friend, Margaret loves you, but your connection and its in your best interest not to be serious. With your income of seven or eight thousand francs you will not be able to provide the girl luxurious existence, they are not enough even for the maintenance of its coaches. Take Marguerite for what she is - beautiful and sharp tongue; be her lover for a month or two, give her bouquets, sweets, boxes at the theatre, but don't bother with anything else, don't make her ridiculous scene of jealousy. You know who you are dealing with. Margaret and virtue are two different things. She likes you, you love her very much, and don't worry about the rest. You are so cute pouting at her! You have the most charming mistress in Paris. It takes you in a wonderful apartment, sprinkled with diamonds, it won't cost you a penny if you wish, and you still complain! Damn it! You ask too much!