The Pot Boiler by Upton Sinclair
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_Belle (looks up feebly)._ Just tired, Dolly.
_Dolly._ But him? In your apron. _Jack._ I told her I'd do the work and give her the money. She needs a rest. _Dolly._ But what's that for? _Jack._ Well, I came in here and ate a meal, and she stood for the bill. Now I want to help her. _Dolly (vehemently)._ You're trying to steal her job! _Belle._ Oh, Dolly! _Jack._ I want to give her the money! _Dolly._ Who's to make you? _Jack._ Fix it up with the old man. If he'll feed me, that's all I'll ask. He can pay the money to you. _Dolly._ What do you take my sister for? _Jack._ Why---- _Dolly._ You've struck the wrong girls. We're not that kind. _Jack._ What kind? |
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