[He rings an electric bell beside the mantel, and waves the paper in the air to dry it. Blanche enters Right.

Blanche. I heard the doctor go. Is anything serious the matter?

Sterling. If it were my body only that had gone wrong, Blanche!

[Leonard enters Left.

[To Leonard.] Take this prescription round the corner and have it put up.

Leonard. Yes, sir.

Sterling. And bring it to me with a glass of water.

Leonard. Yes, sir.

[He goes out Left.

[Blanche is still standing. Sterling sinks into a chair, and puts his head in his hands, his elbows on the table. He lifts his head and looks at her.