SPITTA
My father is already informed. In a letter of twelve pages, I have given him a full history of the change that has taken place within me….
HASSENREUTER
I'm sure the old gentleman will feel flattered! And now come along with me or I'll go insane!
HASSENREUTER forcibly takes SPITTA out with him. The door is heard to slam. The room grows silent but for the uninterrupted roar of Berlin, which can now be clearly heard. The trap-door to the loft is now opened and WALBURGA HASSENREUTER clambers down in mad haste, followed by MRS. JOHN.
MRS. JOHN
[Whispering vehemently.] What's the matter? Nothin' ain't happened.
WALBURGA
Mrs. John, I'll scream! I'll have to scream in another second! Oh, for heaven's sake, I can't help it much longer, Mrs. John!