I say! let me go! confound you—Jack—Jack—I say! the thing is moving!
(Loud noise of struggle.)
Hold on, damn it! don’t hit me on the head! Do you want to STUN me? Jack!
(A loud cry and two thumps, then the cupboard door slowly opens, Automaton puts head out—the actor having had time to change into the black coat before entering as the automaton. It creeps out, not opening the door more than necessary—business, tries to re-open door by hitting it. It wears the black bowler set to one side of head. Comes down C., stiffly, and remarks, “Yow,” then goes up. Mrs. Anderson enters D. in F. with dishes and sets table in recess with back to audience. He goes towards Mrs. Anderson. She starts on seeing his strange manner. He turns and goes across and straight off D. in F., she goes after him.)
Mrs. Anderson (calling after him). Mr. Everest, sir!
(Exit Automaton D. in F.)
(Exit Mrs. Anderson D. in F.)
(Jack and Stella enter from R.)
Jack. I left him changing his coat.
Stella (looking out of window). There he is turning the corner; he has changed his coat.