Slim

[Outside.]

Now!... Now!... Now!...

[There is a monstrous sneeze.]

[There is only an instant’s pause this time. Then, from the right, enters Halligan, a brawny middle-aged Irishman, whose business it is to guard the young millionaire. He is followed by Vicky, the nurse.]

Halligan

I thought I was after hearin’ something.

Vicky

You’re forever hearing things, Mr. Halligan!

Halligan