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Class of '29 by Orrie Lashin;Milo M. (Milo Milton) Hastings
page 82 of 154 (53%)

CASE WORKER. From whom did you borrow the money?

TED. From friends.

CASE WORKER. You have very prosperous friends?

TED. I had some prosperous friends.

CASE WORKER. You are extremely well-dressed for an applicant for
relief.

MARTIN. Let me explain that. We were to have a little dinner party
tonight ...

CASE WORKER. And he bought a new outfit for this dinner.--Hasn't
even had time to remove the price tags.--Do you mind removing your
coat?

TED. [_Takes it off_.] I was about to take it off. I'd just come
in.

CASE WORKER. [_She rises and looks at maker's label in coat._] H'm.
Madison Avenue. [_Noses his suit at close range._] And the suit is
better than the coat.--This is the best I've run into yet.
Expensive suit and coat; new shoes; matched accessories. Not much
left of a hundred dollar bill, was there?--But I suppose your rich
uncle died _since_ you applied for relief?

MARTIN. Look here, couldn't a man ...
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