Richly:
But what! The Devil isn't master there, too, is he?
Roger:
Mrs. Prim is still living there.
Richly:
Still living there?
Roger: Yes, indeed. It's agreed that she will stay out her term, and—as her mind is weak—she gets in a furious state whenever anyone talks to her about vacating. She's really crazy, you see.
Richly:
I'll talk to her in a way that will calm her down.
Roger:
You!
(Aside)
All is lost.
Richly: You're making me very impatient. I absolutely want to speak to her, I tell you.
Roger: Well, in that case—talk to her—because happily, here she comes. But remember she's a basket case.
Mrs. Prim: (entering)
Well, here's Mr. Richly returned, it seems.