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Act I

Paul
Sits.
Well, it makes a fellow lose confidence in himself.
Lucille
I’m trying to help you, not hurt you.
Paul
You go about it in a funny way.
Eileen comes back; is lighting a cigarette.
Maxie
She doesn’t mean anything. Of course she wants to help you. But this number⁠—I wouldn’t count on it too much if I were you.
Lucille
What do you mean?
Paul
Why not?
Maxie
I just wouldn’t⁠—that’s all. You can’t tell which way they’re going to jump these days.
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