King Arthur's Socks and Other Village Plays by Floyd Dell
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POTIPHAR. Then you are more remarkable even than I thought. Come, what _is_ your secret? JOSEPH. It is not the sort of secret that one gives away for nothing, sir. POTIPHAR. I am sorry to see you display such a mercenary disposition, Joseph. But I see that I must come to terms with you. How much will you take to teach me your secret? JOSEPH. This time, sir, I will not be mercenary. I will make you a sporting proposition. POTIPHAR. (_very much interested_) Good! What is it? JOSEPH. I will toss up a coin, and let you call it. If you win, I will teach you the secret for nothing. And if you lose-- POTIPHAR. And if I lose, you keep your secret-- JOSEPH. Not merely that. If you lose, you will give me my freedom. POTIPHAR. But I cannot get along without you, Joseph! JOSEPH. I will continue to work for you on a salary basis. POTIPHAR. Done! Where is your coin? _Joseph takes a small coin from his wallet, flips it in the air, and |
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