That I am married to your sister Nancy!”
(Bows and turns to go off. To Frank.) Now, Frank, you can go ahead again until you come to the sticking place. I hope that, during the time I have generously given you by speaking my piece, you have been collecting your scattered senses, and will now be able to finish what you began.
(Exit Tommy.)
Frank. Ladies and gentlemen, I am not at all pleased with this way of doing business. I think these boys have not treated me with proper respect. I was selected to give the opening or introductory address, and you see how it has been done.
Sammy. (In the audience.) We didn’t see very much of it. Don’t you think it would be well enough for you to retire and memorize your speech?
Frank. You boys out there had better keep silent and not create a disturbance. There is an officer in the house.
(Enter Willie Brown. He comes before Frank and commences to speak.)
“’Twas night! The stars were shrouded in a veil of mist; a clouded canopy o’erhung the world; the vivid lightnings flashed and shook their fiery darts upon the earth—”
Frank. (Speaking out.) I say, Willie Brown, what did you come here for? I haven’t finished the opening speech yet.
Willie. What’s the use of having an opening speech now? The exhibition is half over. (Continues his speech.)