Hel. (running to Susan). Mother, the joke is not over with yet. It seems that Miss Renwick took it seriously, and she has caught the tramp. She is fetching him here, and Lucinda is helping her. Bill says it is a case of a breach of promise suit.
Susan. Well, I never! That girl must be a fool.
Hel. She wants a man, mother.
Susan (shaking her head). Well, she must want one pretty bad, then.
Hel. Now remember, mother, Percy is supposed to be Mr. Roamer.
Susan. And the tramp is supposed to be Mr. Heartache?
Hel. Of course. He introduced himself that way, so it will remain so until Miss Renwick gets enough of it.
(Hiram and Bill are holding Hick. so he cannot escape. Percy looks on smilingly. Loud voices outside, Roam. calling out excitedly: “Stop! Stop! I want to get away from here!”)
Percy (running to C.). What does this mean?