Ellery. (Sticking his head in at door) How do you use this ’phone? I’ve never run a switchboard!
Mary. Oh, I’ll come show you. (Crosses to R.)
Ellery. Oh, thank you. I’m not much at mechanical problems. (He exits)
Rodney. (To Mary as she goes) And get his father for him; it may mean $2,500 more for us.
Peale. (Runs to door R. shouting to Mary) Do anything: hold his hand—kiss him! (She exits. To Rodney) Do you need an interpreter for the Countess?
Rodney. (As he speaks, goes over and pulls down a shade on which is painted an advertisement in French) I can understand anything she says about money. You can help me count it.
Peale. That’s the grandest sensation I know. (Crosses to L.)
Miss Burke. (Announcing) The Countess de Bowreen.
(Countess sweeps in. Rodney delighted. Goes to her and kisses her hand.)
Rodney. Ah, bonjour—bonjour.