MOE REISS: Then he does take after me—dear little chap. (Hits him.)
GLADYS: Indeed he does. But is it safe for you to come here, Moe?
MOE REISS: Not with Whitman [1] on my trail. You know, Gladys, in the eyes of the world, I am guilty.
[1] Local District Attorney.
GLADYS: Then the world lies. (Chord. ALGERNON comes on from R. I and conducts and then Exits.) I still trust you, my husband, though the police want you for stealing moth balls. (Crash off.) What's that? (Runs to door.) Oh, it's the health department. They have come with the garbage wagon to arrest you. Quick, in there. (Points to door R.)
MOE REISS: No, let them come. I am here to see my wife and here
I shall remain.
GLADYS: But for our child's sake. See, he holds up his little hands and pleads for you to go. (PHONSIE in pugilistic attitude.)
PHONSIE: Say, pop, if you don't get a wiggle on and duck in there, there'll be something doing. (Business.)
MOE REISS: My boy, I can refuse you nothing. (Exits.)
GLADYS: (At door C.) They are sneaking up, on rubbers! (To PHONSIE.)
Lie down, Fido. (Guarding door R. Enter ALGERNON and BIRDIE, Door C.)