It might be something exciting—something you oughtn't to read—it might upset you—let me read it first!
RODNEY
Oh, nonsense! [rattle of paper]
PRUDENCE
I do wish people could leave a sick man alone—always bothering you!
RODNEY
Quiet! What's this—what's this? They haven't voted on the Lee Resolution yet! They need me! Prudence, my riding boots!
PRUDENCE
Your riding boots! Have you gone crazy, Caesar?
RODNEY