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[''The stage of a big theater, somewhat in disorder after the previous night’s performance. Properties, scenery, rolled drops and lighting apparatus are left about the stage. In the front is a theatrical throne on a dais.'']

[Pausing in her work]

I tell you that was glory. Did you see the flowers?

I should say I did.

As long as I’ve lived I never seen such glories. The people yelled. I thought they’d tear down the theater. And Marty had to go about fifty times to bow. The people wouldn’t stop. Just as if they was crazy.

Listen. She must have a lot of money.

I should say so, Kudrana. Only think of the money them flowers cost. Look! Look! [She points to a heap of flowers carelessly tossed into a corner] There’s another heap. She couldn’t take them all away with her.