Alph. Well, I shall place the matter in the hands of a lawyer. (Aside.) If I could only get her to stay here a bit, I’d go and find that inspector fellow and tell him all about it. (Aloud.) Just stay here a minute. I’ll go and get you two pen’oth of eels. You must feel hungry. (He suddenly gets out by door, and when he is outside, he locks it.) Now, my lady, you’re safe for a little bit. I’ll just see if I can find that inspector.
Just as he is going, enter JANE, R. U. E.
Oh, it’s all over!
Jane. You don’t seem pleased to see me?
Alph. Oh, yes, I am, dear! I never felt so pleased in all my life!
Jane. Well, you’re a nice one! Why don’t you ask me in?
Alph. The fact is, I’ve got the brokers in.
Jane. It’s false! I can see it in your face. You are deceiving me! You’ve got someone in there you don’t want me to see! But I will go in.
Alph. No, don’t—you’ll be crushed.
Jane. Alphonzo, much as I love you, I will leave you for ever unless you let me see who is in your shop!