Aunt. Bad as he is, I shall do my duty by him—I'm going to find him a wife.
Plant. I'm afraid he can't support a wife—yet.
Aunt. I shall settle an income on her—she'll take better care of it. (crosses to sofa)
Plant (aside) It's all on again, (to her, crosses to table C.) A noble resolve, (gets out pocket-book) Shall I take your instructions now? How much shall I say?
Aunt. Not yet. (crosses C.) I want you to send your daughters to me. (crosses to sofa, puts sofa cushions behind her head. Only the Doctor's cap is visible to anyone entering room)
Plant. With pleasure! (aside, putting up pocketbook) I've done the trick, (to her) Two dear girls, who have never caused me a moment's uneasiness all their blameless lives.
(Enter Mrs. O'Hara, sees fez, and naturally takes Aunt for Doctor.)
Mrs. O'H. Now, then, Doctor. me an' my friends are all waitin' upstairs to 'ear the funny story.
Plant. What funny story?
Mrs. O'H. About the Lady and the Water Cure.