MAYNARD: (Wiping perspiration off his face.) What; then you are not a rich man?
CHARLIE: Rich; why, that fifty dollars you just gave me is every penny I've got in this world.
MAYNARD: (Getting excited.) Oh you fraud, you deceiver, you disgraceful beggar; I've a great mind to—(Raises fist as if to strike CHARLIE.)
CHARLIE: (Rushing off at right.) Assistance. Assistance!
(HARVEY comes in at centre and stands in background ground; FELIX is still on pedestal.)
MAYNARD: There is only one way to keep that disgusting dude off the premises. I'll get a savage dog if it costs me a thousand dollars. (Exits into house.)
HARVEY: (To FELIX, who steps off pedestal.) You hear that?
FELIX: Hear what?
HARVEY: He wants a savage dog.
FELIX: Well, suppose he does?