HOBSON. That's right, Maggie. (To DOCTOR.) That's what you get for interfering with folks' private affairs. So now you can go, with your tail between your legs, Doctor MacFarlane.

DOCTOR. On the contrary, I am going, Mr. Hobson, with the profound conviction that I leave you in excellent hands. (R. of table.) One prescription is on the table, Mrs. Mossop. The other two are total abstinence and—you.

MAGGIE (nodding amiably). Good morning.

DOCTOR. Good morning.

(Exit DOCTOR L. MAGGIE picks up prescription and follows to door, L.) MAGGIE. Tubby!

(She stands by door, TUBBY just enters inside it.)

Go round to Oldfield Road and ask my husband to come here and get this made up at Hallow's on your way back.

TUBBY. Yes, Miss—Mrs. Mossop.

MAGGIE. Tell Mr. Mossop that I want him quick.

(TUBBY nods and goes. MAGGIE goes R.)