Daisy. Oh, thank you, sir. I'll try my best to find them. Is that all? I must hurry back home again.
Wheeler. Yes, I believe so.
Daisy. Be careful when you see Mrs. Thornton and don't say anything to her about her loss or Mr. George. Good morning, sir.
Wheeler. All right, I won't. Good morning. (Exit Daisy, gate C.; goes L. Wheeler walks to door steps R. 2 E.; stops and faces audience) If her search proves successful, that will be the easiest ten dollars she ever earned. But suppose it proves fruitless! What then? I should be placed in a very unpleasant position. (thinks) Ah, well, it's time to worry when trouble overtakes one. I've often been more sorely pressed than I shall be by this little affair, and come out all right; and I guess I can do it again if the emergency arises. (turns quickly and starts to enter house).
Enter Read, R. U. E.
Read. (at gate outside) Hist, Matt, are you alone?
Wheeler. Yes.
Read. Then get ready, for the Deacon is coming.
Wheeler. (off steps, near gate) Where is he?
Read. Coming up the street, (pointing R.) about a square off. We missed the early stage, so there was no one to meet him. I directed him here for information as to Mrs. Thornton's residence.