(Rubber starts L. with bag, but returns.)
Rubber. Yas’m. Excuse me—but is that de back room or de front room?
Miss C. Oh, any room will suit me. We actresses have to get used to all sorts of accommodations.
Rubber (setting bag down L.) Oh, is you an actress?
Susan. Certainly she’s an actress. She’s played in Uncle Tom’s Cabin, haven’t you, Miss—Miss——
Miss C. Miss Calcium. I’d better sign the register. (Goes to counter and writes in book.) Yes, I’ve played Topsy and Little Eva. And I’ve supported John Drew.
Rubber. Oh, my, oh, my, she supported John Drew. I’m goin’ to tell his wife.
Susan. She means on the stage, stupid. You’re a blockhead.
Rubber. Guess I is. Every time I brush my hair I gets my fingers full of splinters. So you is an actress?
(Walks around her admiringly.)