Dunn. That’s better, and don’t call me Petramos, but, Master, “the Master,” and above all, don’t forget to be obsequious to Helen. Agree with the old cat in all things, that’s very important. (Dunn goes up L., watching)
Nio. I shall remember—(goes to window R., looks out and appears delighted) Ah see! See! The crowd! The populace are out! Why do they hurry so? There is no dignity in all this haste.
Dunn. (sitting on couch L.) They’re not out for dignity, there’s no money in it; we haven’t time for dignity now-a-days.
Nio. (goes back to window) Look! See! What are those strange chariots?
Dunn. Chariots? (crossing to look out) Oh! cabs! Growlers! Growlers! They are called Growlers!
Nio. (following Dunn to C.) Growlers! Growlers!! Oh, could they not be changed?
Dunn. I’ll see what can be done in the matter—(Niobe goes back to window) Go up to the nursery now, the children will be getting anxious about you.
Nio. (at window R.) Look! Look Ixion; the man upon the wheel.
Dunn. Where! Oh, a boy on a bicycle! Do go!
Postman’s knock is heard thrice.