Addington, I’m frightened. What is it?

THE DEVIL (shaken, but retaining his mastery)

Oh—that? (He tries to move over to the table and shake Fanny off)

FANNY

Oh, Addington, don’t leave me! I’m frightened, I tell you, frightened!

THE DEVIL

I thought you wanted to know what that was?

MRS. FELIX(simultaneously)
What is it?
DOLL BLONDIN
Yes, what?
FANNY
We do—

THE DEVIL (to Fanny in an irritated tone)

Well, how can I explain while you hang on to me?—