The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann, Volume I - Gerhart Hauptmann

I gets my pay into my hand—here—that's where!

[Points with the fingers of his right hand at the palm of his left.

[To the APPRENTICE.] Pick up the money, Tilgner.

[The APPRENTICE lifts the money and puts it into BECKER'S hand.

Everything in proper order.

[Deliberately takes an old purse out of his pocket and puts the money into it.

[As BECKER still does not move away.] Well? Do you want me to come and help you?