REMBRANDT TEMPENNY (briskly).

Now, you understand, Susan, I am out to everyone, and if a Mr. Schercl calls—(seeing HENRICH SCHERCL—aside). Good gracious! (Aloud.) Beg him to wait till I return—I want to see him.

HENRICH SCHERCL (sardonically).

He is waiting, sir.

REMBRANDT TEMPENNY (affecting surprise).

My dear friend, how glad I am—how very glad! (Aside.) This is the very devil! (Aloud.) All right, Susan, you can go.

HENRICH SCHERCL.

I want a leedle talk with you, my friend, without delay.

SUSAN (aside).

I hope the master'll enjoy himself, I'm sure! I did my best for him anyhow!