Oldbuck. O! Do you want to murder me?
Dr. A. (steps again. Oldbuck avoids him, and runs round stage, crying out). I tell you, there's no other way. (Steps.) Get home, quick! (Steps.) Quick! If the swelling continues (steps) 'twill reach a vital part. (Steps.) Go home! (Oldbuck runs out, L., crying out.) He's gone. No more practice to-day. (Locks door.) O, that infernal duchess! She's nearly driven me mad, mad, mad! (Sinks into chair.)
Enter Annie, R.
Annie. O, brother, what does it all mean? The yard is filled with people.
Enter Maggie, R., with broom.
Maggie. And the fince is covered wid bys, roosting loike so many hins. I'll have them off, jist. (Goes, L.)
Dr. A. Stop! Don't open that door. My life's in danger if you open that door. (Shouts outside, "Hi! hi! The duchess! the duchess!") O, Lord! the whole village has got it—and got it bad. O, Annie, if you love me, send for Dr. Allopath, send for Judge Busted, or I am completely busted.
Annie. Brother, are you sick? What does this mean?
Enter Frank and Lucy, R.
Frank. It means fame, fortune. O, it's glorious!