Richly: I have to be patient. They say devils are occupying my house. But it will be all right after we kick them out. They'll be worn out staying there.
Mrs. Prim: (aside) Devils in his house! I'd better not contradict him, it might make him worse.
Richly: I'd like, madam, to store some packages that I brought back with me in your house.
Mrs. Prim: (aside)
He doesn't realize that his ship was wrecked. What a pity.
(Aloud)
I am at your service and my house is more yours than mine.
Richly: Oh, madam, I have no intention of abusing you of the condition you are in.
(To Roger)
But really, Roger, this woman is not as crazy as you said she was.
Roger:
She has a few good moments—but it won't last.
Richly: Tell me, Mrs. Prim, have you always been as wise and as reasonable as you are now?
Mrs. Prim:
I don't think anybody, Mr. Richly, has ever seen me otherwise.