--I consider that very worthy in
you.--So he used a certain kind of expression--we will make a record of
all that later, of course--a certain kind of expression in reference to a
personage whose exalted station demands our reverence.
MOTES
He certainly did that, your honour.
WEHRHAHN
You would be willing, if necessary, to confirm that by oath.
MOTES
I would be willing to confirm it.
WEHRHAHN
In fact, you will be obliged to make such confirmation.
MOTES
Yes, your honour.
WEHRHAHN
Of course it would be best if we could procure an additional witness.
MOTES
I would have to look about. The trouble is, though, that the man is very
prodigal of his money.
WEHRHAHN
Ah, just wait a minute. Krueger is coming in now. I will first attend to
his business. At all events I am very grateful to you for your active
assistance. One is absolutely dependent on such assistance if one desires
to accomplish anything nowadays.
KRUEGER
[_Enters hastily and excitedly._] O Lord, O Lord! Good day, your honour.
WEHRHAHN
[_To MOTES._] Pardon me just a moment. [_In an arrogant and inquisitorial
tone to KRUEGER._] What is it you want?
_KRUEGER is a small man, somewhat hard of hearing and nearly seventy
years old.
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