Bell. But I say——
Alice. Just a minute, please, and then I'll attend to you. (Writes, blots, folds) Well, madam, what can I do for you?
Bell. Well—I—I—jus-t—just——
Alice. Please, my time is valuable.
Bell. I just wanted to know if—if—you would contribute to the home for disabled animals?
Alice (gasps). No, madam, I am not interested—in—animals. Good-day. (EXIT Bell, nervously, c.d.) Well, of all the nerve! And all that energy wasted.
ENTER Miss Johnickstoner, c.d.
Alice. Well?
Miss Johnickstoner. I—I—came—in—answer to your advertisement.
Alice. Take a seat, please. Now write your name and address. (Miss Johnickstoner writes name) Well, Miss Johnickstoner, what is your average speed in stenography?