PAULINE
It ain't me that done it; it's Mrs. John.
SCHIERKE
That's all right. [Continuing his account to HASSENREUTER.] And they says that the child has blue blood in it on its father's side. So Mrs. Knobbe thinks as how it's a plot of enemies 'cause they grudges her the alimony in some quarters an' a gentleman's eddication for the kid. [Someone is beating at the door with fists.] That's the Knobbe woman. There she comes now!
HASSENREUTER
Mr. Schierke, you are responsible to me. If these people trespass on my premises and I suffer any damages thereby, I'll complain to the chief of police. I know Mr. Maddei very well. Don't be afraid, my dear boys. You are my witnesses.
SCHIERKE
[At the door.] You stay out there! You don't get in here!
A small mob howls outside of the door.