Enter HANDSAW, R. 1 E.
Hand. At last! I felt certain I should capture my man or men to-night. I just saw two fellows climbing over the wall yonder—one had a sack. I am certain they’re coming for this figure. I’ll let ’em think the coast is quite clear, and then when they’ve got the figure in the sack—then I’ll come on ’em like a ton of coal. I’ll keep round about here. This is glorious.
[Goes off, R. 1 E.
Enter ALPHONZO and JANE, from refreshment-room. Alphonzo drunk.
Jane. Well, I must say you’re a nice young gentleman! After failing to meet me at the mentioned spot, you get beastly intoxicated. (Stamping her foot.) It is really shameful!
Alph. ’Squse me, Jane, I’m not intoxicated—I’m excited. (Aside.) I must propose to-night—I feel I must.
Jane. I think it’s too bad of you, and I came here thinking I was going to enjoy a dance.
Alph. Ah, Jane, don’t think of dancing—think of what I am about to say!
Jane. (Aside.) Oh, my, he’s going to propose! (Aloud.) What is it?
Alph. (Suddenly.) Jane, I have something burning within me——