“There's not much money - if that's what you mean."
"Approximately."
"Once all the debts are paid there will be very little.”

— Bernard MacLaverty

"Nevertheless. Every little helps. The Brothers are sorely in need of it this weather."
Source: Novels, Lamb (1980), Ch.1 - p.12

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