ALICE. Have we tormented each other enough?
CAPTAIN. Yes, I think so! And upset things! [Looks around] Suppose we put things to rights? And clean house?
ALICE. Yes, if it can be done.
CAPTAIN. [Gets up to survey the room] It can't be done in one day—no, it can't!
ALICE. In two, then! Many days!
CAPTAIN. Let us hope so! [Pause. Sits down again] So you didn't get free this time after all! But then, you didn't get me locked up either! [ALICE looks staggered] Yes, I know you wanted to put me in prison, but I wipe it out. I suppose you have done worse than that—[ALICE is speechless] And I was innocent of those defalcations.
ALICE. And now you intend me to become your nurse?
CAPTAIN. If you are willing!
ALICE. What else could I do?
CAPTAIN. I don't know!