Tall Tourist. That’s a sensible thing to do, too. But why don’t you save him? You ought to save him. If a man asks you to save him, it is absolutely essential to save him. Isn’t it so, ladies and gentlemen?
The Curious (in chorus). True, absolutely true. It is essential to save him.
Tall Tourist (with heat). We are not heathens, we are Christians. We should love our neighbors. When a man asks to be saved every measure which the government has at its command should be taken to save him. Policeman, have you taken every measure?
Policeman. Every one!
Tall Tourist. Every one without exception? Gentleman, every measure has been taken. Listen, young man, every measure has been taken to save you. Did you hear?
Unknown Man (in a scarcely audible voice). Save me!
Tall Tourist (excitedly). Gentlemen, did you hear? He again asked to be saved. Policeman, did you hear?
One of the Curious (timidly). It is my opinion that it is absolutely necessary to save him.
Tall Tourist. That’s right. Exactly. Why, that’s what I have been saying for the last two hours. Policeman, do you hear? It is scandalous.
One of the Curious (a little bolder). It is my opinion that an appeal should be made to the highest authority.