Aristocratic Lady—[To Philip.] But you told me
Paula—Idle gossip, madame. [Points to the package.] Are you paying for that now?
Aristocratic Lady—No. Charge it, please. As usual.
Paula—[Very curt and businesslike.] Yes, madame. But we must ask you not to charge any more things here until your old account is settled. [The Aristocratic Lady gasps.] And about that old account. We must have a check by the first of the month or we shall be compelled to place it in our attorney's hands.
Aristocratic Lady—What's that you say? [Juhasz makes a gesture of protest.]
Paula—In our attorney's hands. From to-day on we are inaugurating a new policy of extending credits for a limited period only.
Aristocratic Lady—[Furious.] Mr. Juhasz, what do you say to this?
Paula—[Before Juhasz can answer.] Mr. Juhasz has nothing to say to it. He has given me entire charge of the credit department. [Juhasz hangs his head.]
Aristocratic Lady—[Indignantly.] Good day.
Paula—Good day. [The Aristocratic Lady sweeps indignantly out.]
