The Pot Boiler by Upton Sinclair
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_Belle._ But how can you help me?
_Jack._ I don't know, but I'll find a way. There must be a way! It's too cruel--it can't be true that people starve to death in the midst of so much wealth. _Belle._ You don't know much about being poor, I see. _Bill (Has finished sandwich, rises and comes over, pats himself)._ Gee! _Jack._ Good stuff, hey? _Bill._ Betcher. _Jack._ You'll come again then? _Bill._ Sure thing. _Jack (to Schmidt, who rises and crosses Left)._ You see, Mr. Schmidt! He'll come again! _Schmidt._ Yes, I make my fortune by you _(exit Left)._ _Bill._ Gee, I allus wisht I had a job in a restaurant! Or in a candy store! Well, so long, old pal. _Jack._ So long. _Bill (starts Right, then stops)._ Say! |
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