Enter Henry, gate C.
Hen. [With draft in hand.] I think I have secured all the persons in the draft but two, and they are Coriolanus Wellington and George Washington Dollerclutch. That Dollerclutch has led me quite a chase—been looking for him two days. Wherever I’ve looked for him I was informed he had just left. I believe the rascal is dodging me. But I guess I’m sure of the other chap—he’s a servant here with Adrienne’s father-in-law. I’ll go in and secure him. [Exit into cottage.]
Enter Dollerclutch and Hilda, R. 2 E.
Dol. Now you leave everything in my hands and I’ll see that I bring you through your trouble all right. I’ve got all the points on this paper. Now go into the house before we are discovered. I’ll soon bring the smiles back again.
Hil. Oh, thank you! Heaven bless you for befriending a helpless girl. [Exit Hilda into cottage.]
Enter Anastasia, L. 2 E. Dollerclutch puts paper into pocket.
Anas. [Aside.] He has just read my letter. Ahem!
Dol. [Turns.] My dear madam! Pray be seated! [Leads her to bench R. C.] I regret extremely that our last interview was so abruptly terminated by the advent of that ignorant jackass—
Enter Coriolanus, L. 2 E., wearing a ridiculously large red necktie. He strikes dignified attitudes and tries to attract Anastasia’s attention to it. He tries to smile—but they are very sickly smiles.
Anas. [Stares at Coriolanus.] Oh!