Teddy. Oh, that’s all right.
Hossefrosse. And don’t forget to leave that list with the Robinson people on your way down Monday.
Teddy. No, sir, I won’t; I have it right here in me pocket. [Florence puts her lips against the left door and coughs hard. Then she shuffles her feet; so does Spindler. Hossefrosse steps through the right door and looks over toward the left door.]
Hossefrosse. [Addressing Teddy, in a subdued tone] Is that someone coming?
Teddy. [Looking toward the left door] I think so. [There is a slight pause, then Mrs. Pampinelli makes a decisive movement to Spindler and he brings the door-slam down with a thunderous bang. Mrs. Pampinelli starts violently.]
Mrs. Pampinelli. That’s too loud, Mr. Spindler!
Spindler. There’s too much wood in it! [He starts across to the right.]
Hossefrosse. [Stepping down to Teddy’s desk and picking up his hat] That can’t be Mrs. Arlington already. I won’t see anyone else. [He starts back towards the door.] Tell them I’ve gone; and don’t let anybody wait. [He takes hold of the door as he steps through.] Say you’re just locking up the office. [He comes through the door and tries to close it, but Nelly’s foot is still around it, and she is lost in the manuscript. He pulls at the door, but she is oblivious.]
Mrs. Ritter. Nelly! [Spindler gives a little whistle to attract her attention.]
Mrs. Pampinelli. Let go of the door, Nelly!