There are troubles and disappointments in every condition of life, Mrs.
Dreissiger.
MRS. DREISSIGER
True, true, I can well believe that. And suppose we have more than other people … goodness me! we didn't steal it. It's been honestly got, every penny of it. It's not possible that the people can be goin' to attack us! If trade's bad, that's not William's fault, is it?
[A tumult of roaring is heard outside. While the two women stand gazing at each other, pale and startled, DREISSIGER rushes in.
DREISSIGER
Quick, Rosa—put on something, and get into the carriage. I'll be after you this moment.
[He rushes to the strong-box, and takes out papers and various articles of value.
Enter JOHN.
JOHN
We're ready to start. But come quickly, before they gets round to the back door.