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Juhasz—[Writes.] For the butler?

Paula—No, for my page boy.

Juhasz—[Writes.] Page boy.

Paula—And some gloves for myself. Those motoring gloves . . . with the ends like a funnel. . . . You know what I mean.

Juhasz—Gauntlets.

Paula—Gauntlets, yes.

Juhasz—[Writes disconsolately.] Gauntlets.

Paula—[Sighs.] Gauntlets.

Juhasz—But . . . they are only worn for driving.

Paula—I drive my own car.

Juhasz—[Sits down.] A big car?

Paula—It's standing out front. . . . Fifty horse-power.

Juhasz—Fifty? [Writes.] Gauntlets. . . . How many pair? . . . Fifty?

Paula—Six will be plenty until I get to Paris. I can buy more there if I need them. You can get everything in Paris.

Juhasz—Yes. . . . You can get everything in Paris. . . . A wonderful city.

Paula—But so far to motor to. . . . I'm afraid the journey will be tiresome.

Juhasz—You won't be bored. . . . You probably aren't going alone. . . .

Paula—Certainly not.