MRS. BRIGGS (almost hysterically)
Oh, let’s go! (She swings the reluctant and angry Ingoldsby toward the left entrance.) Let’s go!
INGOLDSBY (turning to call back angrily)
I don’t know who you are, sir; but when I’ve seen this lady to a—a place of safety—I intend to know. I’ll be back here, sir.
THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE
Fine!
MRS. BRIGGS
Oh, mercy! (She moves hastily away from Ingoldsby as Jessie suddenly comes in, from the left, confronting them.)
JESSIE (halting sharply)
What in the world’s the matter?