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 remain inert! Of course our hands must remain clean. They shall never touch strange money! Our party, the first representatives of historic nobility, has been raising funds to buy up as many as possible of the large estates, and today, I myself directed by telegram the payment of a certain sum of money. I have made an arrangement, through which most of the money that I leave would be used for important public purposes after my death. But today, and no doubt during the next hundred years, there will be no more important event than the winning of this election. For we now are facing the necessity of preserving our national identity and saving our nation.

Dr. SobodaSvoboda [sic].—Every patriot must do his duty according to his means.

Count.—But God forbid that the corruption I anticipate should be greater in our own party than we expect!

Dr. Svoboda.—Honesty has not so completely died out that corruption could dance unpunished on its grave!

Count.—And in spite of all my philosophy, I share the same opinion. But I was greatly alarmed over that last report, and I must confess, there will be a period of disquiet for me until after the election. (Rising to go.) So come to see me, my dear neighbor, and we will discuss the subject more fully.

Dr. Svoboda.—With your consent, Count.

Count.—Give my excuses to your family since I have failed to pay them my respects.

Dr. Svoboda—They will regret it deeply.

Count (Laughing).—I would be but a sorry companion for them today (Walks away, escorted by .)

( enters, with papers and bills which he begins to examine. returns after a few minutes.)

Dr. Svoboda (Somewhat uncertainly).—My dear Mr. Broz, I have just received a report from Count Mitrovec which imposes a certain obligation upon me

Broz (With a rough laugh).—You wish to contribute to another subscription

Dr. Svoboda (Uncertainly).—Yes, yes how much have we in the treasury?

Broz.—I cannot give you the exact amount off hand, but it does not exceed a thousand florins.