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76 —Very good. Ten minutes. [Takes out his watch.] What time have you got?

—[Takes out his watch.] Ten-thirty.

—At ten-forty Mate is dismissed or you leave this place to-day. [''He exits at back. Left alone, scratches his head ruefully.  enters at right.'']

—For goodness' sake, Paula don't come in now  every moment is precious [Pushes her gently toward the door at right.]

—What's the matter?

—I've no time to lose now I've got to hurt someone very much  in order to be able to stay near you  and protect you. Don't ask me. [Pushes her toward the door.]

—What has happened? [ enters at right.]

—The Count thinks he knows me. But this time I'll show him he's wrong. Give me your hand. Give me strength. [Clasps her hand.] Go now, Paula, and rely on me You shall see how strong I can be. In ten minutes it will be over. [ exits at right. closes the door behind her, pauses a moment to collect his courage, then, without turning to face, bellows at him.] So there you are!

—I've got regards for you, boss, from Budapest. I was in your shop.