Well, I must say——!
Hovstad.
[Writing.] Have you read it through?
Billing.
[Laying the MS. on the desk.] Yes, I should think I had.
Hovstad.
Don’t you think the Doctor comes out strong?
Billing.
Strong! Why, strike me dead if he isn’t crushing! Every word falls like a—well, like a sledge-hammer.
Hovstad.