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Young Man
I only have five dinars.

Medium
Well, then I'll take off two trees from this letter.
(The YOUNG MAN gives the dinars. The MEDIUM seals the letter with his thumb, licking it
and pressing it on the paper, and winks while sealing it. The WOMAN returns with a box of
jewelry and a sack of beautiful clothes. Hands them over to the MEDIUM)

Woman
I have brought not only my daughter's jewels and clothes but all I had, that you may take
them from me to my daughter. I want her to be happy. I am so thankful to you for all you are
going to do for me.

(A PALMIST sitting with his astrological chart spread over his lap)
Palmist (to a YOUNG MAN) Come here.
(The YOUNG MAN comes near) Sit down. Show me your hand. (Pointing with his finger to
his palm) Very distinct and long line of fortune; but you will not get it yet. And here (Points
to thumb) A beautiful wife; but there will always be a quarrel in the home. (Looks at center)
Some relative will leave great wealth for you. But you will have a hard time in getting it.

Young Man
But tell me, shall I have good luck in the business I am going to start today?

Palmist
Pay five dinars, please. (The YOUNG MAN does so) There are some planetary influences stan-
ding in opposition to your work, but I will make things right for you.
(A YOUNG WOMAN, moving about through the crowd, covering her face from a gay WAYFA-
RER, looking at him out of the corner of her eye.)
Wayfarer (pulling the sari from her face.) One, just make it one.
(She looks annoyed. He kisses her and walks away.)
Beggar (scantily dressed, with patched sleeves and a tin pot in his hands) Please one penny;
be ye well!
A Man
Go further!
(A WOMAN selling three slave-girls. A MAN, richly dressed, with his companion, examines
the slaves)

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