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Paula—Because I . . . am going with you, Mr. Juhasz.

Juhasz—With me?

Paula—With you . . . wherever you may go.

Juhasz—[Amazed.] Miss Paula!

Paula—There is no use discussing it. You know I always do what I say.

Juhasz—[Puts down his hat and stick.] With me, Miss Paula?

Paula—With you.

Juhasz—But the place I am going to . . . is a tiny village . . . deep in the country . . . at the end of the world.

Paula—I'm going too. If there's work for you, there will be work for me too.

Juhasz—But you are young, Miss Paula. . . . Why should you leave Budapest . . . now . . . when so many new enterprises are being founded?. . . Why, with your talent and industry——

Paula—Let us not discuss it, please, Mr. Juhasz. I am going with you.

Juhasz—Do you hear that, Philip?

Philip—[Morosely.] I hear.

Paula—Promise that you'll take me with you . . . and look upon me . . . as you always have . . . as your child . . . as your friend.

Juhasz—[Deeply moved.] I am compensated