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Rh —Never mind that now.

—I bought a necktie there. [Shows his cravat.] Maybe you recognize it. The people all sent their regards.

—Never mind that now, please [Fingers the cravat.] Thanks, but we have something else to discuss just now.

—[Genially.] They told me business was fine And they are all expecting you back soon.

—Now, Mate, please don't keep interrupting. I've something very serious[Flourishes the letter.] You have caused me a great deal of trouble, Mate.

—[Smoothly.] Oh, don't say that, boss! I'd rather be dead than cause you any trouble.

—[Distressed.] Now don't talk like that

—But, if

—[With determination.] Be still now. And let me talk.

—[With an injured expression.] All right.

—[Relenting.] Or what were you going to say?

—[Aggrieved.] Oh, nothing.

—I didn't mean to be rude. I am a bit excited, you see. [Flourishes the letter.] This letter was just handed to me. [Looks at it.] You took two hundred kronen  from Baron Gold-