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 —Oh, he does all he can, and so do I, but

—And that nice Miss Paula she's an industrious girl, what?

—Your excellency's favorite.

—I am enchanted with her. [Paula enters through the archway, with letters in her hand.]

—[With a low bow.] Good evening, your excellency.

—Good evening. I was just talking about you.

—Very good of you. Excuse me. [To .] I was not mistaken, Mrs. Juhasz. Semlinger and Weiss offered us also twenty waterproof coats. We have never given them an answer. [Proffers the letter.]

—[Impatiently.] Show it to Mr. Oscar.

—I did. He referred me to you.

—[Crossly.] We don't want any waterproof coats.

—Why not? They are very useful things. They keep the rain out.

—If your excellency would like to order one

—Oh, indeed, no! I can't bear waterproof coats. [Looks at Paula.] Miss Paula is smiling Doubtless she's fond of waterproof coats.

—I beg pardon.