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 —Oh, but I have!

—Yes, I know. You can't pay me.

—Not at present. Unfortunately! In the second place, I owe Philip three kronen [fumbles in his pocket] that I want to pay him In the third place, knowing what a kind heart you have

—[Impatiently.] Say what you have to say, and make it short. I am busy.

—[With an ironic glance around the empty shop.] One would never think it.

—Well, if it interests you, business is fine. I've done more in the past two weeks than I used to do in two months. Yes!

—Really? Really? I am very glad to hear it.

—[Impatiently.] Well? Say what you have to say, and get it over with.

—Why, er to be brief  I want a job.

—Where?

—Here.

—With me? You want a job here?

—Yes.

—[Almost speechless with astonishment.] Well! My dear man [He comes around to the front of the counter, trying vainly to find words to express his feelings.]

—If you knew how poor we are