Freefall 1021
A quick exit before the creditors arrive

You could let me off with a warning.
How about a warning and a sound beating?
We could pay a fine.
You two don't have money.
We do. We have a job. We're going to get paid now.
I could be the first policeman to collect a fine from you guys! I'll be famous!
Excuse me? The beating's still an option, right?