I'll show you what good you can do now. Come here! (The Agent approaches) Can you unloose my hands from those of this young woman?
THE YOUNG WOMAN
(haughtily releasing herself and walking away) You needn't trouble! I can do it myself.
THE YOUNG MAN
Thank you. It was utterly beyond my power. (To the Agent) Will you kindly take hold of me and move me over there? (The Agent propels him away from the girl) Thank you. At this distance I can perhaps make my farewell in a seemly and innocuous manner.
THE AGENT
Young man, you will not say farewell to that young lady for ten days—and perhaps never!
THE YOUNG WOMAN
What!
THE AGENT