Mr. Magnus! (Recovering himself, with dignity) I will tender my resignation tomorrow, sir.

MAGNUS

Why?

VANILLITY (bitterly)

Don’t trifle with a broken man, sir. My university is in your debt. The Judge is your mouthpiece. What you tell him to ask, my university will not dare to refuse!

MAGNUS

I will tell the Judge nothing!

VANILLITY (gasping)

I—I—what, sir?

MAGNUS