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 like those! [He is forcing a glove on the hand.] Now push, push hard!

—[Has passed to the end of the counter down right.] Here are some in plain colors. [Puts out a box.] They are in much better taste. Sit down, please. [''The sits at the counter. is behind it. , at the table down left, is looking at him sulkily.'']

—Push, professor, push! [Helps him.]

—If I do it will burst.

—Don't you care.

—Better stretch it a bit more.

['' takes off her gloves. Then her hat. Throws them determinedly on the table. All look at her.'']

—[Loudly, quickly, to bridge the uncomfortable silence which ensues.] Perhaps we had better take a half size larger, professor. Just one moment