(Clown and a lady accost Capt. Eppingwell, and the three move along together.)

(Mrs. McFee enters. As she passes by, she looks hard and suspiciously at Freda.)

FREDA

Come with me, Floyd. I want you now.

VANDERLIP

(With mock politeness.)

And who are you, may I ask?

FREDA

Freda.

VANDERLIP