Abagon is a usurer in Paris, who is both harsh and stingy. His wife died at an early age, leaving a son and a daughter. The son's name is Krejan, and the daughter's name is Alice. Abagong lacks warmth and affection for them. He has a large collection of gold and silver, but he can't see any shining jewelry on his daughter. His son had to borrow money and gamble to put on some decent clothes. He has a carriage at home, but Abagong seldom goes out a few times a year. He wants his whole family to live a poor life with him.

Alice's love

Valer, a young aristocrat, is a clever and loyal young man. Rescued Abagong's daughter Alice who fell into the water in the storm. From then on, they had a passionate love. In order to get close to Mr. Right, Vayol concealed his identity and worked as a servant in Abagong's house. He won Abagong's trust by flattery, flattery and careful remuneration and became the general manager. In this way, he can love Alice every day But he was worried that he didn't have much money, and it would be difficult for Abagong to agree to his marriage in the future. Alice said that she could win over her brother Krejan in order to get his support when necessary. Valerie said that Abalone and his son are so different in personality: Lao Tzu is penniless and his son is extravagant, so it is difficult for him to perfunctory both sides.

While they were talking, Krejan came. Valerie asked Alice to talk to her brother as a sister. But before Alice could speak, Craente cheerfully told her love secret first.

Love of crayfish

Krejan said that he fell in love with a beautiful young girl, Mariana, who had just moved to Paris with her mother. She has touching gentleness, touching kindness, respectable dignity and stability. She waited on her old and sick mother tenderly and tenderly. Kryant saw that their family was not rich and secretly borrowed money to help them. He asked Alice to help him sound out his father's tone, whether he agreed to his marriage, and if not, he was determined to take his beloved away and leave home. The two brothers and sisters think of their father's usual cold attitude towards them and miss their dead mother with infinite affection.

Abagong and his servant were very angry.

Judge Aba was angry with his servant Rafsch. He called Laferty a spy and a spy, always staring at his every move with his fucking eyes, intent on stealing from him. Raffles replied that no one had the ability to steal from him. He locked everything so tightly that he watched it day and night. Abba whispered:

"You won't go out and spread rumors that I have gold and silver hidden in my house, will you?"

"Are you hiding gold and silver?" Raffles asked.

"No, you bastard, I didn't say that." Abagong is anxious.

Abagong seems to have found something. He pointed to Laferty's trousers and said, "Such loose bloomers are naturally a good place to hide stolen goods." So he searched Raffles. But he didn't turn up anything. When Laferty left, he thought, "How happy I should be to steal from such a miser!"

Abagong has just received 10,000 gold crowns, and he is really worried about it. He wants to hide the gold coins in the house, but he thinks it is the right way to attract thieves, so he can't do it. Later, he buried the gold coins with his treasure chest in the garden. Although he is the only one who knows about it, he is afraid that if someone sees the flaw, he will feel uneasy.

The two children discussed the marriage with their father.

Alice and Krejan came to see their father. Abagong asked them first, did you hear what he said to himself just now? The brother and sister assured that they had heard nothing. Abagon said that he was muttering that he had no money. Then, he accused Crayon Huth of abusing flowers and dressing like a duke. If you count the money spent on him, it is enough to put a good debt. At the same time, ask him if he stole money from home. Krejan said he had a way to steal his father's money. As for the money he spent on clothes, he won it by gambling outside, and gambling luck has always been very good.

Brother and sister told their intention to come to their father, and they came to discuss marriage with their father. When Abagong heard the word "marriage", he immediately became happy. He said he also needed to talk to them about marriage. He asked the children if they knew Maryana, a young girl who lived in the same street. They said they knew each other. Abagong asked her if her appearance and manner were cute. They replied lovely. So Abagong said that he was moved by Mariana's upright style and gentle personality, and he had decided to marry her. Krejan listened as if he had been hit hard on the head. He never imagined that his father and he were fighting for the same girl. He pretended to be dizzy and left angrily.

Abagong told Alice that he had found a rich widow for crayfish and would marry them in the future. Besides, he has not forgotten his daughter's age, and he has betrothed her to Master Ansai. Abagong said that Master Ansai is an experienced and cautious person. He is not yet 50 years old and everyone praises him. He wants his daughter to get engaged tonight. Alice made a very respectful gift for her father. She said, "Sorry, Dad, I have no plans to get married." However, Abagong insisted that she agree at once. Alice is in a hurry. She said, "I would rather commit suicide than marry such a husband." Just as the father and daughter were arguing, Valerie came. Abagon let Valerie judge who is right, he or his daughter. Valerie followed Abalone's temper and said, "That must be your right, sir. There must be no mistakes. " Abalone told him that Alice refused to marry the old man anselmo. Vajol Zheng in his heart, then control himself. He thinks he must never annoy the old man, otherwise things between him and Alice will be more difficult. He said calmly that Abagong's idea is naturally good, but it is worth considering whether the great differences in age, temper and temperament between the two sides will lead to the misfortune of marriage. Abagong said Ansai had a title of nobility, prestige, money and no dowry. Apart from him, Alice can't find a more ideal husband.

Then a dog barks in the garden. Abagong was worried that someone would steal his money, so he ran out at once. Alice complained that Valerie spoke to her father in an ambiguous tone. Valerie said that he did it so as not to irritate her father. Facing his heart will only make things worse. To this end, he asked Alice to pretend to obey her father first, and then pretend to be ill to postpone the wedding. In case something goes wrong in the middle, they have one last resort anyway: escape. He said, "Beautiful Alice, as long as your love remains the same, everything will be all right."

Abagong came back from the garden. Valerie loudly told Alice not to go against her father's wishes and not to think about what kind of man her husband was. "Getting married for free" transcends all conditions. Alice lowered her hands and listened. Abagong was very happy when he saw this scene. He thinks that God gave valer the power to discipline his daughter, which made him say this clever thing. Valerie said that he hadn't finished the class for Alice, so he had to go out with her. Abalone agreed to let them go.

Father and son met unexpectedly.

Krejan was anxious to borrow fifteen thousand francs. With this money, he can not only help Maryana's family, but also encourage her to run away with him. With Simon's help, he found a creditor. However, this money lender has a strange personality. He carefully concealed his identity and refused to give his name. The loan conditions are also very harsh. You have to pay a high interest rate of 2.5%, and you can only get 12000 francs in cash. The remaining 3000 francs will be paid by the money lender in the form of clothes and things, with a large furniture discount list attached. This kind of loan is really unheard of. Krejan secretly called each other executioners and robbers. But he needed money badly, so he forgot all about it and decided to borrow it. He mortgaged the legacy left by his mother when she died, and said that his father was dying, too, and he was the heir to a large legacy. Even so, money lenders are a little uneasy. He wants to meet the borrower in person. So Simon contacted the meeting place. It's a good idea not to meet. Both sides were shocked when they met. Krejan didn't expect the money lender to be his father, and Abalone didn't expect that the man eager to borrow a large sum of money was his son. Abagong cursed crayfish as a spendthrift, and his behavior of killing embryos was absolutely absurd. Krejan also said rudely: "Think about it, who is the most guilty, the person who borrows money because he needs it, or the person who insists on cheating money because he doesn't need it at all?" Father and son had a big fight, and it made a lot of noise.

Can matchmaker make money?

Frausine, the matchmaker, claims to be a "smart" person. She made a matchmaker for Abagong and gave Mariana a a big compliment. She said that although Maryana was poor and didn't lose her marriage, she could bring Abagong an annuity of at least 12000 francs every year. Abagong greedily asked, where does this start? Frausin gave him an account: First, Maryana is used to living in poverty, scrimping and saving, and does not need fine food, which can save at least 3,000 francs a year; Second, she can save more than 4,000 francs a year by wearing simple clothes without gorgeous clothes and expensive jewelry. Third, she can't gamble, so she can spend at least five thousand francs less. What Abagong said is not bad, but there is nothing real in this account. Frausin said that after they get married, all these things will come true.

Abagong was worried that Maryana would not be happy to see him because he was old and had bronchitis. Frausin said that Mariana is different from ordinary girls. She likes older husbands best, especially reading glasses. Speaking of Abagon, my heart itches Frausine thinks that she has made this great media, and Aba Association is grateful to her and can earn some money from him. So she said she was in a lawsuit and needed money. As soon as Abagong heard the money, his face became serious and he quickly changed the subject. Frausine gnashed her teeth with anger.

From Maryana to Abagon's home.

Abagong mobilized the whole family to hold an engagement wedding for his daughter. He assigned grotte's mother-in-law to clean the room and yard, and the footmen Brendawa and La Melus scrubbed glasses and poured wine for the guests. Brandava suggested that there was a big oil stain on his jacket, and Lamailush suggested that his knickerbockers were full of holes, which would be ugly if there were no other clothes to replace them. Abagong is afraid of spending money. He told La Melus to point his broken trousers at the wall when pouring wine for the guests. As for Brendawa, he can put his hat in front of his coat to cover up the oil stains when serving.

Abagong also ordered his son to receive Mariana kindly, instead of welcoming his stepmother with a sad face like ordinary people. He asked chef Jacques to do more with less money when cooking. Jacques asked him if he wanted to serve a baked dish. Abalone immediately put his hand over Jacques' mouth. He scolded: "You spy who eats inside and picks outside, are you going to eat up all my property?" Valerie ran to clear the road and said that he would plan dinner. Still uneasy, Abagong confessed, "We have to prepare something that people don't like to eat but are full, such as fat assorted rotten meat pieces and a jar of chestnut noodles."

Abalone Jeanjacques told him what people outside said about him. Jacques told him honestly that people outside said Abagong was a mean man, a miser, a miser and a deadbeat. Abakungu was furious and gave Jacques a good beating. Jacques was full of grievances and tried to calm down with Valerie, but Valerie was not easy to bully, so she gave him some sticks instead. Jacques felt that this day was really unlucky.

Abalone specially dressed up to receive Maryana.

Frausin coaxed Mariana to attend Abalone's daughter's engagement wedding. Abagong took out his reading glasses to meet Frausin, and kept calling Mariana "my beauty". When Mariana saw Abagon's strange appearance, he felt sick and panicked and didn't know what to do. At this time, the crayon came out. Abagong introduced that this is his son. Marina was surprised. She didn't expect that this young man she usually likes and Abagong are father and son. Krejan is not stupid. He took this opportunity to welcome his stepmother, but declared his love to her. He said happily, "then, miss, please allow me to tell you a few honest words on behalf of my father: I have never seen such a lovely person as you in this world;" I can't imagine what happiness can compare with the happiness you love ... I don't want to be your husband or the greatest prince in the world. "

Then she took a shiny diamond ring from her father and asked her to accept it. He said to her, "This diamond fits you perfectly. This is a gift from my father. " This can drive Aba's public spirit crazy, but he can't attack in front of Mariana.

Alice conveyed her brother's wishes to Mariana. But her marriage is not up to her. She must obey her mother's will. Then the matchmaker Frausin came. Krejan asked her for help to think of an idea. In retaliation for Abalone's unkindness to her, Frausine readily agreed. She said that she could find an older woman and pretend to be a lady: this lady has a lot of property and 100 thousand kroner in cash, and she wants to be Mrs. Abagon. So Abagong loves Mariana very much, but after all, he loves money more and will give up this marriage. Finally, they also discussed that Maryana would go back to persuade her mother. Abagon is handled by Frausin.

Krejan showed his sincerity.

However, Krejan, a little impatient. Abagong saw his son kissing Maryana's hand from a distance, which aroused his suspicion. He decided to sound out his son's worries. He came to the crayon and told him that now he had a new idea about his marriage: if he married such a beautiful young wife, he would definitely be gossiped, so he had better give Mariana to his son. Crayon believed it and immediately showed his affection for Mariana. He said it was only fair that her father rewarded her as his wife.

Abagong immediately turned against him. He shouted, "You are an embryo killer! How dare you take the meat from my mouth? " Krejan also turned his face and roared: "Love is denied by six parents." Abagon threatened his son with his deprived property. Krejan said, "Suit yourself. Even if you bless me, I don't need it. "

The money box was stolen.

Raffles, the servant, sneaked into the garden to help the young master, taking advantage of the quarrel between the master and his son, and got Abagong's treasure chest hidden underground. Then Abagong found that he had lost his gold coin and cried out in pain, "Stop thief! Catch a thief! Catch the murderer! Catch the murderer! Judge, for God's sake! I'm finished, I was assassinated, my neck was cut, and my money was stolen! " He demanded that everyone be hanged. If he couldn't find the gold and silver, he had to hang himself.

The court sent investigators. Chef Jacques wanted to get back at Valerie for hitting him with some sticks, so he casually said that Valerie, the manager, had stolen the money. Abagong immediately called valer and told him to confess the crime of sneaking into his house to cheat him and steal his money. Valerie thought that Abalone had seen through her identity and admitted that she had stolen her daughter's love. He said that he and Alice made a vow of eternal love. Abagong wouldn't listen to Jude, and his lungs would explode. He said that now he will not only report Valerie's theft, but also rape and fraud. Abba Palace turned to Alice again and flew into a rage, threatening to send her to a monastery. Alice knelt before her father and begged him to forgive Valerie. She said that if Valerie hadn't saved her from the water, she would have died. Abagong said, "These things are nothing ... I think he might as well leave you alone and let you drown."

This case has been completely clarified.

Just when there was a big fight at home. Anselmo was invited. Abagong grabbed Anselmo and said that now he has become the worst person in the world: his property and reputation killed him. He pointed to Valerie and said, "He is the worst thief in the world." Valerie countered that he would never do such a dirty thing. He comes from a noble family, and people all over Naples can prove his identity. At the end of Ansai, I heard the tone of the young man and mentioned my hometown, so I asked my father's name. Vayol replied that he was the son of Sir Darby West Thomas. Ansai was very surprised because it was his name. So he asked Valyor what signs he had to prove his identity, not what he said. Valerie said that he kept a small ruby seal of his father, which was put on his arm by his mother with an agate bracelet. Betro, an old servant who followed him, can testify for him.

When Valle was talking to Ansai, Maryana had been listening carefully. By this time, she couldn't hold it any longer, so she interrupted her and said that everything Valerie said clearly proved that he was her brother. Ansai is also very excited. He said, then, Valerie and Maryana are his long-lost children. This sudden encounter stunned everyone present.

Ansai, formerly known as Sir Thomas, is the big noble of Naples. Sixteen years ago, there was a riot in Naples. Sir Thomas fled with his family and happened to be caught in a storm at sea. Their boat capsized. When Thomas was rescued ashore, he thought his family had been buried at the bottom of the sea. He returned to his hometown, sold his property, changed his name to Anselmo, and lived a wandering life in a foreign land. He never imagined that his relatives were still alive and his children had grown so big.

Look back on a tragic experience

Valerie also talked about her life experience at this moment. He was only seven years old when the ship crashed. He and Betro, the footman, were rescued by a Spanish ship, and the kind captain took him in and raised him. Later, when he found that his father was still alive, he set off for France to find his father. On the way, he saved Alice from falling into the water. In order to gain her love, he disguised himself as a servant and stayed in Abagong's house temporarily.

Mariana's life experience is also very bleak. She said that she and her mother were salvaged by a pirate ship and endured slavery with pirates for ten years. Later, they were free and returned to Naples, but their property had been sold by their father. Unable to live there, they went to Genoa and asked about their father's whereabouts everywhere. Not long ago, they came to France, and they have been living in poverty. Aba realized that all this had nothing to do with him. He pestered Valerie to return his treasure box. Krejan, then out escorting. He advised his father not to abuse good people. He knows some new news about the box. If his father agrees to marry Maryana, his gold and silver will return to him safely. Is he talking about a treasure chest or someone? It's up to the father to choose. Abagong longed to get his treasure box back. Gold and silver are his lifeblood. But his children are getting married, and he doesn't want to spend money. So he proposed that the wedding expenses of his son and daughter should be borne by Sir Anselm. Anselmo readily agreed that he could. Abagong also asked Anselmo to make him a new dress to wear on his wedding day. Anselmo said he would do it.

final result

Finally, Anselmo took the children to see his long-lost wife. Abagong said, "Well, I'm going to see my dear box, too."