Yes, but I've been gone two hours.
DEVIL, steps to the front L. C. very politely
It was all my fault. We have been chatting. We've had a very interesting discussion. And Madame was kind enough to invite me for this evening.
HERMAN
Oh! I'm very pleased.
DEVIL, crosses to couch L. and sits
Thank you. I have just come from Odessa. I had a talk with the Russian Wheat King. He tells me—
HERMAN
Yes, I've heard; wheat's going up.
OLGA, frightened