(Exit on right, followed by Doctor.)
MR. CROSS AND SERVANT JOHN.
Mr. Cross. Why do you keep me knocking all day at the door?
John. I was at work, sir, in the garden. As soon as I heard your knock, I ran to open the door with such haste that I fell down and hurt myself.
Mr. C. Why didn’t you leave the door open?
John. Why, sir, you scolded me yesterday because I did so. When the door is open, you scold; when it is shut, you scold. I should like to know what to do?
Mr. C. What to do? What to do, did you say?
John. I said it. Shall I leave the door open?
Mr. C. No. I tell you, no!
John. Shall I keep the door shut?