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 [ enters through the archway, drying his hands.]

—[] You mustn't think I consider you old.

—Now don't pretend!

—Your white hair is one of your most attractive features If you only knew how odious young men are compared with an aristocratic, middle-aged gentleman like Oh, your excellency, I beg pardon I'll go and get your package. [Makes a movement toward the archway.]

—Wait! Juhasz will bring it. Don't rob me of this last minute with you.

—[With fine coquetry.] Last?

—You are going home to your mother, and I am going back to Gerelypuszta You are a very clever girl and I am not exactly stupid myself It would not be impossible, I daresay, to find you somewhere in the city But an old man must be as cautious and circumspect  as a young girl  and I try to be a very sensible old man I shall teach myself to do without you  slowly, painlessly. [ goes up behind the counter at back.] Poor Juhasz went into bankruptcy just in time for me, just in time.

[, carrying the package, enters through the archway.]