Adene.
How do you play with it?
Vera.
I examine everybody's eyes. I've tried all the eyes in the house, nearly all in the village, and any others that would submit to be made victims of.
Adene.
[Rises.] Here are two, if you will condescend to them.
Vera.
[Goes up to window to ring bell.] Not now, though I should like to look at you. You have read so much you ought to have something or other the matter with you. [Laughing.] The village children are all as normal as ninepins. Now you must go and write.
Adene.
[Sitting in the chair by the curtain.] I must be paid beforehand for all these catalogues. Now!