STRANGER. If only that were true, rubbish could be exchanged for gold.
BEGGAR. Well, it's only the philosophy of the Society of Drunkards. And you've got to take your philosophy where you find it.
SECOND WOMAN (sitting down next to the STRANGER). Do you recognise me?
STRANGER. No.
SECOND WOMAN. Oh, you needn't be embarrassed so late in the evening as this!
STRANGER. You believe you're one of my victims? That I was amongst the first hundred who seduced you?
SECOND WOMAN. No. It's not what you think. But I once came across a printed paper, when I was about to be confirmed, which said that it was a duty to oneself to give way to all desires of the flesh. Well, I grew free and blossomed; and this is the fruit of my highly developed self!
STRANGER (rising). Perhaps I may go now?
WAITRESS (coming over with a bill). Yes. But the bill must be paid first.
STRANGER. What? By me? I haven't ordered anything.