OSCAR—I hope you don’t mind my coming here. I have several reasons for
coming. First, I consider it my duty....
JUHASZ—Please! You have no more duties where I am concerned.
OSCAR—Oh, but I have!
JUHASZ—Yes, I know. You can’t pay me.
OSCAR—Not at present. Unfortunately!... In the second place, I owe Philip
three kronen ... [_fumbles in his pocket_] that I want to pay him.... In
the third place, knowing what a kind heart you have——
JUHASZ—[_Impatiently._] Say what you have to say, and make it short. I am
busy.
OSCAR—[_With an ironic glance around the empty shop._] One would never
think it.
JUHASZ—Well, if it interests you, business is fine. I’ve done more in the
past two weeks than I used to do in two months. Yes!
OSCAR—Really? Really? I am very glad to hear it.
JUHASZ—[_Impatiently._] Well? Say what you have to say, and get it over
with.
OSCAR—Why, er ... to be brief ... I want a job.
JUHASZ—Where?
OSCAR—Here.
JUHASZ—With me? You want a job here?
OSCAR—Yes.
JUHASZ—[_Almost speechless with astonishment._] Well!... My dear man....
[_He comes around to the front of the counter, trying vainly to find
words to express his feelings._]