"He Who Gets Slapped," that's not bad.
Gentleman
It's not, is it? I rather like it myself. It suits my talent. And comrades, I have even found a name—you'll call me "He." Is that all right?
Jackson
[Thinking]: "He"—Not bad.
Consuelo
[In a singing, melodic voice]: "He" is so funny—"He"—like a dog. Daddy, are there such dogs?
[Jackson suddenly gives a circus slap to the gentleman. HE steps back and grows pale.]
Gentleman
What!—[General laughter covers his exclamation.]