CASE WORKER. Certainly he could, and many do, apply for relief just
to get a little side graft from the government.

TED. [_Desperately, humiliated._] I applied for relief because I
wanted a job; because the only way to get a job is to go on relief
first. I haven't anything. I have no source of income.

CASE WORKER. [_Sarcastic._] No income, but plenty of money? I
understand!

MARTIN. I was about to explain ...

CASE WORKER. [_Shortly._] You needn't. You can't bamboozle me. It's
most unfortunate, isn't it, that I caught him unawares? Had he
known I was coming he'd undoubtedly have dressed more correctly for
the role of a relief applicant.

KATE. Oh, how dare you?

CASE WORKER. Our instructions are to report in detail on every
application, and particularly on those that appear fraudulent.
[_Fully formidable._] Now, Mr. Brooks. Will you answer truthfully?
Have you any means of support that you have not acknowledged?

TED. No. I have not.

CASE WORKER. [_Rising, leaves report lying on table._] Then perhaps
you will explain how you got those clothes?