(Dupewell takes note.)
Openface.—Hold on, there. (Reaches for note.)
Dupewell.—No, no! Let this poor man get it changed around the corner; thoroughly honest—trusted him with thousands—be responsible myself. (Aside to Tommy)—Meet me at the Hero’s Inn. (Makes believe to give note to Tommy, but puts it in his own pocket.) (Aloud) Go, now! Run! The gentleman’s waiting. (Exit Tommy, running.)
Dupewell (touching Openface on arm and pointing up).—How small those balloons appear; a mere speck.
Openface (looking up).—I cannot see them; my eyes are too old.
Dupewell (points).—See! There they go! (Takes wallet from Openface’s pocket.) See! see!
Openface (impatiently).—I’d like to see that fellow coming with my change.
Dupewell (starting to go).—I’ll see what keeps him.
Openface.—But hold on—
Dupewell (aside).—That’s what I intend to do. (Taps wallet.) (Aloud.)—Be back in a second. (Exit R.—hurriedly.)