Economics (3.6-3.7)

But I am referring rather to those who haven’t the money to meet even the necessary expenses, though professing to be farmers.

Now what can be the reason of that, Socrates?

I will take you to these too; and when you watch them, you will find out, I fancy.

Of course; that is, if I can.

Then you must watch, and try by experiment whether you are capable of understanding. At present I observe that when a comedy is to be seen, you get up very early and walk a very long way and press me eagerly to go to the play with you. But you have never yet invited me to see a drama of real life like this.

You think me ridiculous, don’t you, Socrates?

You think yourself far more so, I am sure.