ALICE. So much trouble! [Pause] Did the mail come?
CAPTAIN. Yes.
ALICE. Did the butcher send his bill?
CAPTAIN. Yes.
ALICE. How large is it?
CAPTAIN. [Takes a paper from his pocket and puts on his spectacles, but takes them off again at once] Look at it yourself. I cannot see any longer.
ALICE. What is wrong with your eyes?
CAPTAIN. Don't know.
ALICE. Growing old?
CAPTAIN. Nonsense! I?