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Set in a bustling flower shop, this lively one‑act play opens with the bright, half‑rural voice of Nettchen, a flower‑seller, and her cousin Friedel, as they break into a cheerful morning song. Their duet is quickly joined by the bumbling servant Boks and the imposing Lord Mickelby, whose presence turns the shop into a stage for comic chaos. The dialogue is peppered with catchy refrains and playful exclamations, giving the piece the feel of a musical sketch as much as a traditional drama.

Soon the lighthearted melody gives way to a pressing dilemma: an elderly neighbor, Martti, faces a looming debt of seven hundred marks, and the young women scramble to find a way to raise the money. They consider pawning a treasured medallion, trading sentiment for survival, while their banter and songs keep the tension buoyant. The first act balances humor with a touch of social commentary, hinting at class contrasts between the struggling shopkeepers and the wealthy English lord.

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