ished; he was going to send them to-morrow, but he can send them at once if your excellency prefers
Count—[Stares at him in astonishment; turns to Juhasz.] What does he say?
Juhasz—The caps are ready. If your excellency will tell us where to send them
Count—[Staring at Oscar.]—Eh? Yes . . . wait a moment. [Paula appears in the archway; he smiles at her.] Yes.
Paula—Pardon me for interrupting.
Oscar—[Officiously.] Why don't you come in when his excellency speaks to you?
Paula—[Comes nearer.] I only wanted to say the cap-maker telephoned again. I told him to send the caps. His man will be here with them in ten minutes.
Count—That was clever of you. Thanks very much.
Paula—Not at all, your excellency. [She exits through the archway.]
Count—[His glance has followed her until she vanished.] Well, then . . . there was something I wanted to say.
Juhasz—Where you want the cap sent.
Count—Yes. Hm! Nowhere. I'm going to the casino . . . my motor will pick me up there. . . . You keep the cap for me here. I'll stop for it later.
Oscar—[Briskly.] Just as you say, sir. I'll have
