SITKA CHARLEY
Um. Sure.
(Sitka Charley gains street door and goes out.)
(A knock is heard at door. Enter Dave Harney, costumed as a Scotch minister. He passes Prince's inspection, removes street moccasins and parka, and walks to the front. His shambling, loose-jointed gait discovers him. There is hand-clapping and laughter, and there are cries of "Harney! Harney!" "Dave Harney!" Crowd singsy "For the sugar-man will catch you if you don't watch out." He accepts the discovery, goes over to stove at right, pulls newspaper out of pocket, and begins to read. The dancers crowd about him, demanding the news. He makes to be offended by them and walks away, reading paper. They follow behind him, still clamoring for the news. He promenades about stage and then makes exit to left, followed by the whole crew, with the exception of one domino and a Court Lady of the time of Louis XVI, who linger by stove to left.)
COURT LADY
Mrs. Eppingwell I haven't seen your make-up, Archie.
CAPT. EPPINGWELL
Domino,
(In disguised voice, declaiming.)
Would that I might claim Archie for myself, there is such affectionate possession in the way you say it. Who is this Archie, sweet lady?