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hard. [There is a pause.] And what is it you wish, Miss Paula?

Paula—[Sits, consults her list.] You used to have some very fine French pajamas for ladies. How well I remember them! They are a hundred kronen the pair, aren't they?

Juhasz—Yes.

Paula—How many have you left?

Juhasz—I still have them all. Eight pair.

Paula—I'll take them all.

Juhasz—[Astounded.] You?

Paula—Yes, please. And to save time won't you get your pencil and take down my whole order? I want it sent . . . with the bill, as soon as possible, please. I shall be in town only a few days more. The address is 128 Andrassy Street.

Juhasz—[Writes.] What apartment?

Paula—The whole second floor.

Juhasz—[Writes, greatly bewildered.] Eight pajamas. Whole second floor.

Paula—[Reads from her list.] Twenty-four white neckties.

Juhasz—For yourself?

Paula—No, for my butler. I like him to wear a fresh tie every day.

Juhasz—[Writes; his voice trembles.] Twenty-four white ties for butler.

Paula—Twenty-four pair of white lisle gloves.