At his salute the fife and drum commence to play. The trio execute about face, and the escort, at three paces, follows the General out the gate.
Jerry stares uneasily after them.
Jerry. Everybody’s always saying that I’m going to hear from ’em later. They want to kick me out of this job—that’s what they want. They think I don’t know.
Jones. The people elected you, Mr. President. And the people want you—all except the ones out in Idaho.
Charlotte [anxiously]. Couldn’t you be on the safe side and have yourself reduced to Vice-President, or something?
A Newsboy [outside]. Extra! Extra! Idaho says: “Resign or be Impeached.”
Jerry. Was that newsboy yelling something about me?
Charlotte [witheringly]. He never so much as mentioned you.
In response to Mr. Jones’s whistle a full-grown newsboy comes in at the gate. He hands Jerry a paper and is given a bill.
Jerry [carelessly]. Keep the change. It’s all right. I’ve got a big salary.