Rodney. Can’t see you now, Ellery. (He goes over and pulls down two windows shades on which are painted ads of 13 Soap)
Peale. (Giving him gloves) No, can’t ever see you again, Ellery. Here’s your cane. Now, hurry, Ellery. (He starts to lead him to door)
Ellery. The Countess is perfectly delightful—
Rodney. (Suddenly goes to Ellery) Hold on, hold on, Ellery, can you wait in there five minutes?
Ellery. (Pausing) But the Countess is downstairs in a taxi.
Rodney. Oh, she’ll wait for you, and charge the taxi to Mr. Peale. He’ll be right in and explain everything to you.
Peale. Oh, yes, I’ll explain.
Ellery. I don’t want to detain the Countess too long. Hate to keep a lady waiting—all that sort of thing. You know what women are. (He exits left)
Peale. Now, what is it, what do you want that gink for?