The Pot Boiler by Upton Sinclair
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another waiter here, could you?
_Schmidt._ I could not. Move along now, or I call anodder police! _Jack (returns to Belle)._ Gee, it must be tough for a girl like you to be ordered about by a great hulking brute of a Dutchman who has no thought in the world but his cash-drawer! Well, I've got to go. May I come here to eat some time--if I can get the money? _Belle._ Yes, surely. _Jack._ Well, good-bye! _Belle._ Good-bye _(she staggers slightly and he looks at her sharply)._ _Jack._ Why, what's the matter with you? _Belle._ Nothing. I'm--I'm just a little weak _(catches herself by the chair)._ _Jack (supporting her)._ Why--she's fainting! Here! _(To Schmidt)_ Bring me some water. She is ill. _Belle (feebly)._ No! I'm all right! _Jack (to Schmidt)._ Hand me that water here. Quick, man! _(Schmidt obeys, dazed by his vehemence.)_ There, that's better? _(Settles Belle in chair.)_ Didn't you know the girl was ill? |
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