Hiti. [Clinging to door-post and waving his hand aimlessly.] He’s not out here!

Olang. The thief! the thief! he has run off with it!

Mrs. O. With what?

Olang. I gave it him to—to keep safe—I remember now,—before I went out!

Mrs. O. Gave him what?

Olang. Why, the certificate, of course! What else? Your son’s certificate of grocery! Ah, fool that I was! Fool!

Yung. My—my certificate?

Olang. Yes,—he has taken it!

Yung. Boohooh! My beautiful—my beautiful certificate. You let him take it because you didn’t want me to be a grocer! I hate you, father! Boohooh! Mother, take me to bed!

Hiti. [From doorway.] I know where he ish:—he’sh behind that picture.