Tupper. I dunno, sir—give it up.

Plant. No prevarications! You saw the two young ladies.

Doctor. (surprised) Two young ladies! I see now!

Tupper. Are you their father, sir? I didn't think you was old enough.

Plant. (pleased, releases him, pats his head) Good lad! (crosses down L.)

Doctor. Where have they gone, Tupper?

Tupper, I dunno, sir—they was fetched.

Plant. Fetched? Who by? (rushing at Tupper furiously)

Tupper. I dunno, sir, two gentlemen—they didn't leave no name, they simply come, saw the ladies—-and carried 'em off.

(Bus.—Plant threatening TupperTupper arm up.)