Dr. E. But now all occasion for anxiety has passed.
Alice. Yes, and now I am to confess the truth somewhat out of sorts with myself.
Dr. E. That is unfortunate, as we cannot easily get away from ourselves.
Alice. Too true.
(Enter Doughlass, C.)
Doug. (coming L. of table). Aw—good afternoon, doctor. I thought I would come to take you out to wide, Alice.
Alice (pettishly). Why, you have been here once to-day.
Doug. Aw—yes—you cannot complain that I am not devoted, you know!
Alice (aside). I wish I could. (Aloud.) Well, I suppose I may as well go out to ride as anything else. (Rising.)
Doug. That is right; get your hat and we will go at once. (Alice, exit, L. 2 E.) You see I like to have her go out to wide, for it makes the fellows all envy me, you know. Alice is a devilish handsome girl, now, isn't she, doctor?