MATHEW, his manservant of many years' standing, greatly attached to him, but inclined to drink.

ROBERT MURRAY, an Englishman, Boroviecki's subordinate in the dyeing department. Very etlicient in his own specially. Personally ugly and a hunchback, and withal perpetually dreaming of marriage.

HORN, a Pole of German extraction, the son of a Warsaw dealer; learns business in Lodz at Buchoic's factory; very idealistic, kind-hearted, and quick-tempered.

ANTKA (Antonina), a common girl for whom Max Baum has a weakness.

AUGUSTUS, Bucholc's footman, slavishly devoted to his tyrant.