W-well, I'm sure Audrey would notice that I'm gone, but I don't really know anyone who would have enough money to pay the ransom. Besides, I think Mr. Mushnik would think it would be too much work to try to get me back.

[So, half yes?

Almost bitterly, Seymour remembers the fact that if Audrey II lives for a few more days, they probably would get enough money to at least pay a few thousand dollars worth of ransom money.]