HEIBER
[_Has remained standing near PFEIFER, so as to seize on any favourable
opportunity. He laughs at PFEIFER'S little witticism, then steps forward
and again addresses him._] I wanted to ask you, sir, if you would perhaps
have the great kindness not to take my advance of sixpence off to-day's
pay? My missus has been bedridden since February, She can't do a hand's
turn for me, an' I've to pay a bobbin girl. An' so ...
PFEIFER
[_Takes a pinch of snuff._] Heiber do you think I have no one to attend
to but you? The others must have their turn.
REIMANN
As the warp was given me I took it home and fastened it to the beam. I
can't bring back no better yarn than I gets.
PFEIFER
If you're not satisfied, you need come for no more. There are plenty
ready to tramp the soles off their shoes to get it.
NEUMANN
[_To REIMANN._] Don't you want your money?
REIMANN
I can't bring myself to take such pay.
NEUMANN
[_Paying no further attention to REIMANN._] Heiber, one shilling. Deduct
sixpence for pay it advance. Leaves sixpence.
HEIBER
[_Goes up to the table, looks at the money, stands shaking his head as if
unable to believe his eyes, then slowly takes it up.
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