Did you put the bacon in? [To PAULINE.] It's only my brother. Don't be scared, Miss.
BRUNO
[As before.] I seen the Emperor William to-day. I marched along wi' the guard,
MRS. JOHN
[To PAULINE, who stands fearful and moveless in BRUNO'S presence.] 'Tain't nothin' but my brother. You c'n stay.—[To BRUNO.] Boy, what're you lookin' that way for again? The young lady is fair scared o' you.
BRUNO
[As before, without looking up.] Brrr-rr-rr! I'm a ghost.
MRS. JOHN
Hurry an' go up in the loft an' set your traps.