(mutters to self) "The trade, it went so badly. So very badly. Master will be most displeased."
(eyes dart around frantically) "But perhaps... perhaps if I try again? If I can make back the losses, maybe master will not be angry. Maybe master will give me a nice piece of stale bread. Or, (eyes widen) a slightly burnt potato skin!"
(Clutching a tattered ledger, hands shaking) "I could... I could use the remaining funds. Double the position. Risk everything. Master always says high risk, high reward. And Jobby is a good a good servant. A clever elf. I will make master proud. Just one more trade. Just one more chance. "
(Whispers) "Please let me have one more chance..."
(a single tear rolls down Jobby's cheek, splashing onto the ledger)

