THE DEVIL
No fear! I wish I were sure she wouldn’t kiss me—
[Fanny rattles the knob; the door is opened impatiently, and she enters angrily.
THE DEVIL (immediately)
Fanny, I accept: go and get the others.
FANNY
Oh, there you are! Why did you keep me ringing there like a fool?
THE DEVIL
Was that ringing like a fool’s? Suppose you go out now and ring like a sensible person—just to see if I can tell the difference!
[Fanny appears dumfounded and cannot find words. The Devil smiles encouragingly at her.