WOMAN. We shall take Johnnie to Ramsgate, as soon as his arm’s well.
FIRST MAN. We always go to Scarborough.
SECOND MAN. We have to consider the expense of the journey, especially now there’s no cheap trains.
[The universe bursts into flame. For a moment all is confusion; and then the Spirit of the First Man is heard speaking.]
SPIRIT OF FIRST MAN. Well, I suppose I ought to be getting along.
SPIRIT OF SECOND MAN. Glad to have met you, anyway.
SPIRIT OF WOMAN. Funny our running up against you like this. As you said, the world’s a very small place. Remember me to the family. [They go out.]
The nebula, still spinning slowly, passes of the stage L.
CURTAIN AD LIB.