Page:Poet Lore, volume 25, 1914.djvu/591

 audience and to. ''is nervously fingering his cap. He is standing at the door and is looking at bank roll left on the table.'')

Iustus (to ).—You were a keeper in the insane asylum over there?

Valenta.—Yes, sir.

Iustus.—And you were discharged, and came to ask me for employment?

Valenta.—Yes, sir.

Iustus.—Then you did not find me at home, when you called?

Valenta.—No, sir.

Iustus (to ).—Did you give this man five hundred dollars, Theresa?

Theresa (still in the same position).—I did.

Iustus.—You told me that you watched my house carefully for fifteen years, and you knew what went on there.

Valenta.—Yes, I did.

Iustus.—Dr. Cernik’s boat leaves Hamburg to-morrow morning, Theresa.

Theresa.—Does it?

Iustus.—He was here and told you. (Pointing to papers on the mantel.)

Theresa.—He was, but he did not say.

Iustus (to ).—Sit down. ( takes a seat at the table.) What did you say to my wife when you called here to-day, and what did she tell you. Now tell me all you know.

Theresa (turning to )—Excuse me, Iustus. At what time does the next train leave for Hamburg?

Iustus.—Seven-twenty. You still have time.

Theresa.—I’ll get my hat and coat in the meantime. (Exit. Goes to adjoining room.)

Iustus (taking seat).—Now you shall tell me just all you said to my wife this morning, and all she said to you. Everything!

Valenta (moving about uneasily in the chair).—Well, doctor,