Gus Hill, thirty-five, a slight man of extraordinarily powerful frame, good-natured, smiling, costume absolutely none.
Owen Davis, twenty-four, stout, a bit shy. Costume—the only one he had.
[As the curtain rises, Gus Hill is discovered rubbing himself down with the contents of a bottle on the label of which we read the words “For Man or Beast.” There is a timid knock on the door and Gus Hill calls:]
Hill
Come in! [The knock is repeated and again he calls:] Come in you —— fool! [The door opens and Davis enters timidly and looks a bit impressed as he takes in the scene.]
[Note: At this time Davis was not hardened to managers and could still be impressed.]
Hill
[Pleasantly]
Who are you?
Davis