QUICK CURTAIN
ACT III
SCENE.—Lawn of the “High Up Farm.” Same as Act II, save that the table is spread for “Tea.”
Enter Percy. Looks about searchingly.
Percy. I am too late, I see. I guess, by the shouting, and the loud talk I heard, something must have happened. They must have chased the tramp. Well, I wonder how Miss Renwick liked the artist she was so anxious to meet? I hope she won’t show up while I am here. If she does it might be a little awkward. But I have it! I’ll let Helen introduce me as Mr. Roamer, if she does come. I have as much right to take the tramp’s name as he had to take mine. That will be all right. I’ll speak to Helen about it right away. (Looks at paint cans and overalls.) I may as well put these things out of sight. Perhaps Trotwell Roamer will come back and get them later. (Picks up paint cans and overalls and starts to C.)
Enter Hiram and Hickory Homespun, L.
Hiram. Well, Hick, if you make up your mind to take that cow you can have her for forty dollars. She’s dirt cheap at that, an’ I wouldn’t think of selling her if——Hello! (Sees Percy standing near C., with paint cans and overalls in his hands.) So you’ve got here, have you?
Percy. Why—er—yes. You are Mr. Rodney, Helen’s father, are you not?
Hiram. That’s right. Have you seen her yet?