Doctor. (eagerly) In hysterics?
Pearl. No—in a four-wheeler.
Ruby. She said she'd rung twice, but couldn't make anyone hear.
Doctor. Tupper's never awake when the bell rings. I'll discharge that boy—at least my half of him!
Ruby. I told her I'd see if you were disengaged, and she scribbled her name on her card; here it is. (reads) Miss Susannah Sheppard!
Doctor and Flora. Auntie!
Doctor. (to Flo) She mustn't see me like this—(looks at the dressing gown)—and she mustn't see you at all, you must fly!
Flora. (clinging to Jack, who is pale and agitated) Oh, Jack! I can't go and leave you with them, (looking at Ruby and Pearl) Can't you say that I'm one of your patients?
Doctor. Good idea, how clever of you. Get back there, (on operating couch)
Ruby. Oh, what fun! Let's all be patients! (nudges Pearl)