VANILLITY
She wants it? Why?
JUDGE CRITTY
For the reason that nine hundred and ninety-nine Americans do anything “to be as good as anybody.” One hundred thousand dollars a year is the income on two million. It will enable her to gratify every social ambition. She’s ambitious: for herself—I said that, too.
[Vanillity falls into a stupefied rage; his hand sneaks toward decanter; a horn is heard off stage.
JUDGE CRITTY (at window)
Here they are! (Swiftly) Now, mind! (Fiercely) D’you understand?
VANILLITY
I will not!
JUDGE CRITTY