You decline—after just accepting?
THE DEVIL
Without thanks! (To Mrs. Felix, with an air of dismissal) I hope to see you soon again. Meanwhile, I’ll start hunting that husband for you. (He smiles amiably while all stare at him speechlessly: all animated by the steadily growing conviction that he is utterly insane—although his final words impress Mrs. Felix)
MRS. FELIX (after a breathless pause)
It’s only a spell. It’ll pass. (To Agnus) A trip’s what you need—a long trip. No work. No thinking. Just rest.
THE DEVIL (amused)
Still diagnosing insanity?
MRS. FELIX
Oh, no! Everyone has restless spells. The excitement of the Nobel prize—Mr. Magnus’s offer—Fanny—
FANNY