Mrs. O'H. 'Ow dare you wait on lodgers as can't pay their rint? (by sofa) Go h'upstairs and wait on my lady friends.
(Exit Aurora.)
(leans on back of sofa, to Doctor) Pardon me for callin' when you're so busy, (with sarcasm)
Doctor. (absent-minded) Don't mention it. Won't you sit down? Now, what can I—oh, it's the landlady!
Mrs. O'H. Quite a stream of patients!
Doctor. (absently) Oh, yes! Flowing in—simply flowing in!
Mrs. O'H. I'm glad to 'ear it. If a man can't h'earn a honest livin' at your time of life, 'e may as lief—(hiccough)—drown 'isself.
Doctor. (aside) "Drown"—the water-cure—my cure!
Mrs. O'H. I needn't remind you as it's Lady Day.
Doctor. (picking up pile of bills) No, I've been reminded, but I'm afraid I must trouble you to wait.