HEIBER
[Has remained standing near PFEIFER, so as to seize on any favourable opportunity. He laughs at PFEIFER'S little witticism, then steps forward and again addresses him.] I wanted to ask you, sir, if you would perhaps have the great kindness not to take my advance of sixpence off to-day's pay? My missus has been bedridden since February, She can't do a hand's turn for me, an' I've to pay a bobbin girl. An' so …
PFEIFER
[Takes a pinch of snuff.] Heiber do you think I have no one to attend to but you? The others must have their turn.
REIMANN
As the warp was given me I took it home and fastened it to the beam. I can't bring back no better yarn than I gets.
PFEIFER
If you're not satisfied, you need come for no more. There are plenty ready to tramp the soles off their shoes to get it.
NEUMANN
[To REIMANN.] Don't you want your money?