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 This morning he reported for work again, looking very seedy. But this time we've caught him right. I found this letter [exhibits the letter] which proves beyond a doubt that Mate is the paid spy of our competitor, Baron Goldberger.

—Goldberger!

—Yes, of Baron Goldberger.

—Not Baron Goldberger

—Pardon me no. Of Goldberger. And, if Mr. Juhasz doesn't discharge him now

—I'll see to it. Where is this Mate? [He rings.]

—I told him to wait out there in the little office. [Points to the left.]

—Give me that letter. ['' gives it to him. , an old man, half clerk, half servant, enters at left; waits at the door.''] Send Mate in.

—Yes, your excellency.

—Then ask Miss Paula to step in.

—Yes, your excellency. [Exits at left.]

—Mr. Juhasz is spoiling all the men with that benevolence of his. ['' enters at left. He is young; wears a white linen jacket which is soiled and torn. Behind him enters and crosses to right, where he exits.'']

—I am told you have been neglecting your work and going off on a spree for days at a time.