Rodney. I wonder if I’d better? What do you think, Peale?

Peale. I don’t know.

Mary. Do telephone him right away. (Crosses to door lower R.) Now I must try to fix the Edison man and the landlord, or they’ll be in here. (To Peale) What can I say to them?

Peale. I don’t know.

Mary. Oh, I’ll say you’re both out. (She exits door lower R.)

Peale. That’ll be a new one.

Rodney. Do you happen to know the sheriff?

Peale. Not yet. I’d like to have a pull enough to get a cell with a southern exposure.

Rodney. What are we going to do?

Peale. I don’t know.