[In a low tone]. Yudelson ... don’t tell Mama ... but I left without even seeing the boss. Just as soon as the dress rehearsal was finished, I told the stage manager I wasn’t going to show up.... Well—you were there. You know what I told you about the show....

Yudelson

[Impressed]. It’s a lot of money, and you’re throwing it away for your papa!

Jack

It isn’t the money, Yudelson. Mr. Lee believed in me, and I left him flat. [He sits wearily.]

Yudelson

Never mind. Never mind. Don’t worry from bosses. A papa is hard to find, but bosses there’s planty....

Jack

I’m finished.