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 —She is going with you?

—Yes, your excellency.

—Do you think it wise to give her all your money?

—It was my own money. I do what I want with it.

—My dear Juhasz, you are riding a very high horse. I mention it only because the fall is apt to be painful. Have you made sure that lady has accepted your generous gift? [ enters quietly at left.] —I don't know what you mean. —Perhaps it would be best to ask her. —Paula, his excellency just said something  I didn't understand. —I couldn't take it, Mr. Juhasz I couldn't —Couldn't take it? —I have sent the money to Budapest by telegraph  to the attorney for your creditors. [''There is a pause. The exits at back on tiptoe.''] You didn't give me a chance to speak before I appreciate what you tried to do for me  any woman would  but I couldn't let you ruin yourself on my account. —[Puts the worst construction on her refusal.] He can give you more That's true enough! [''She does not answer. There is a pause.''