John—I am ready, sir.
Bennett—Come on then. (They depart for Broadway, with all their luggage, consisting of fifty Heralds, a broom, memorandum book, and Bennett’s easy slippers.)
Enter Landlord.
Landlord—Mr. Bennett, I told you that you could pay your rent at the end of the month, but I have concluded to require it in advance.
Bennett—I have not the money to spare, but I will let you have my watch as security.
Landlord—I have no pawnbroker’s license, and I fear it would be a violation of the law to take a watch in pawn.
Bennett—I have let Anderson & Ward have it as security for the payment of my papers some fifty times, and they have not been arrested.
Landlord—Is it gold or silver?
Bennett—Silver.
Landlord—What is its value?