When Doolittle first meets Higgins and Pickering what does he ask for money for?

When Doolittle first meets Higgins and Pickering, he asks for money to support his "poor old father," claiming that he needs funds to pay for his father's funeral. However, it quickly becomes clear that Doolittle is more interested in the money for his own purposes rather than any genuine concern for his father. His request sets the stage for his character's humorous and opportunistic nature.