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 Paula  for all  all that I suffered to-*day God is good to me, after all.

—[Low, ashamed.] I am devoted to you, Mr. Juhasz. You know that Will you excuse me now? I must go, or mother will be worried about me. [Starts to go.] Besides, I think Mr. Philip has something to tell you. [She exits through the archway.]

—[Deeply touched.] What a heart she has! That is the stuff that saints and martyrs are made of And to think that here [with an emotional break in his voice]—here in this dim little shop such loyalty  such devotion should have blossomed  unknown [Dries his eyes.] It's good to know there are such people in the world! [, in surly silence, picks up his hat and stick, pulls on his gloves.] Is there something you wanted to say to me, Philip?

—Hm Do you know that [Stops.]

—Well?

—Well, you know er

—Don't play the cynic with me, you old hypocrite you I know what you are hiding under those gruff, silent ways of yours.

—No that's not it.

—Now don't pretend to me I know