Mary. What happened to the Countess? Didn’t she give you the money?
Rodney. No, and she nearly got us for five thousand dollars.
Mary. What?
Rodney. She’s a fake.
Mary. The swindler! And the man from the Edison Company is here to say that unless they get some money at once they’ll cut off the current from all our signs, and the agent of the landlord is waiting for the rent. He seems very suspicious and wants to be paid for last month right away. What can I say to them?
(Rodney shakes his head.)
Peale. I don’t know.
Mary. Oh, please send for your father and give in.
Rodney. No.
Mary. You know I want you to succeed, but there’s no use fighting odds like these—you haven’t any money, you’re way in debt, and you mustn’t be disgraced. Please send for your father. I’m sure he’ll help you.