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`` For you I do n't care at all , Mr. Trinkmann , '' he said , `` but for Mrs. Trinkmann which she is always acted to us like a lady , understand me , I am telephoning Marcus he should bring with him a few flowers , Mr. Trinkmann , which if you would n't take 'em to her , we could easy send 'em up by a messenger boy , and here is a nickel for using the telephone . '' He plunged his hand into his trousers-pocket and dashed a coin on to the desk . Then , reaching behind him with both hands , he untied his apron . `` Furthermore , '' he said , `` I would n't wait till three o'clock , Mr. Trinkmann . Give me my money and I would go now . '' `` Pick up that apron , Louis , '' Trinkmann commanded , `` because , so sure as I am standing here , if you would n't wait on the customers till three o'clock I would n't pay you not one cent . '' `` So far as that goes , Mr. Trinkmann , '' Louis commenced , `` I ai n't -- '' `` And if you get fresh to me _ oder _ to the customers , Louis , '' Trinkmann concluded , `` you would n't get your money , neither . ''