Mary. Now close your eyes and I daresay you will go to sleep.
Welburn. Yes, that's what I always do when I go to sleep—I close my eyes first.
Mary [humouring him]. Of course; then do it now.
Welburn [jumping up with a shriek]. Ah, ha! you there! You standing there!
Mary. What is it? Why are you speaking so loud?
Welburn. You don't think I'm mad? Don't you mind being left alone with someone who has dropped from the sky and has lost his memory?
Mary. Not in the least. I dealt with many worse things during the war.
Welburn. Admirable one! Have you a good head, a ready brain, a resourceful mind?
Mary. Yes, I have all those.
Welburn. I'll tell you what I want—I need a confederate.