In this short scene, we learn that Mr. Lorry was forced to flee his home due to a fire and that he had to take refuge in the country. He thanks Lorry for saving his life and tells him that he is a "roach" who cannot be killed. He also tells Lorry that he wired a large sum of money into his account and that Lorry's family did not know about it. He asks Lorry to return his soup pot, which