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 ''pocket, glances around the shop, then sits down near the counter, at right, staring vacantly. enters through the archway, a letter in her hand.'']

—You still here, Paula?

—About those waterproof coats, Mr. Juhasz. Mr. Oscar referred me to your wife [notices that is not there; pauses]—and she said we didn't want any waterproof coats, but I think we really should order a few. [Waits for his answer.]

—[Lost in thought, still staring absently.] Yes. [A pause.]

—Shall I order some, Mr. Juhasz?

—[Looks up at her.] What? Oh, yes.

—About a dozen? [A pause.]

—Paula[He rises.] The fact is that from to-morrow on the shop doesn't belong to me.

—Doesn't belong to you?

—In a word, Paula, my wife has left me and is going to Berlin with Oscar and I have failed To-morrow morning a receiver, appointed by my creditors, takes charge  and he'll be the boss here So why should I worry my head about waterproof coats? [A pause.]

—I—I don't know what to say, Mr. Juhasz.

—Don't say anything, Paula. I didn't say