Josi. ’Cosh I do know:—it’s de right day for it. He knowsh dat too.

[Nods to Olangtsi.

Mee. Den you know velly foolish t’ing, Mr. Josi-Mosi, if you t’ink dat! Me not have no new master! So dere!... Dis kill so many rat: it will kill me too!

Josi. Mee-Mee, you give me dat back!

Mee. Noh!

Josi. Give it me back, I shay.

[He tries to take bottle.

Mee. Noh!

Josi. If you don’t give it me I—I——

Mee. Don’ you touch me! Don’ you dare to come near me!