Such visitors were indeed few and far between, and the astute manager sufficiently understood his business to permit his heavy features to relax into a hearty, welcoming smile.

"Oxactly, young man.

Sit down, und I vill see yoost vat vos pest for us both.
You vould be an actor; you haf the ambition.

Ah! I see it in your eyes, and it gif me great bleasure.

But, young man, it vos unfortunate dot I haf not mooch just now to gif you, yet the vay vill open if you only stays mit me.