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darker shades? [The Nervous Gentleman pokes in the box of socks.]

Philip—They are one krone fifty darker. Thorough Young Lady—I'd like something between the two. Philip—[Pulls down another box.] Between the two.

Oscar—[Deferentially.] Those are socks, sir.

Nervous Gentleman—I see they are.

Oscar—[Very deferentially.] Would you like to look at some, sir?

Nervous Gentleman—Yes.

Oscar—[Shows the pair he is holding in his hand.] Black. Fil d'Ecosse.

Thorough Young Lady—I'm afraid they are too expensive. Let me look at the first ones again. Nervous Gentleman—[Looks at his watch.] I'm afraid I can't wait.

Philip—One moment more, sir. Mr. Juhasz will be right in.

Nervous Gentleman—I know what your moments mean. [Picks up a sock.]

Oscar—[Ingratiatingly.] Mr. Juhasz will be right in, sir. Now here is an exceptionally fine stocking, sir. [Shows him the pair he has been holding.]

Nervous Gentleman—[Compares it with the