Ellery. I say, I do find business very confusing. (He exits)
Peale. (As he comes back) Ellery talks too much.
Rodney. He is very indiscreet—if it had been anybody but father he’d have given our whole plan away.
Martin. What’s he doing here—acting for his father?
Peale. Absolutely.
Martin. You’re not going to take him in—that pin-head? Why, he didn’t even seem to know what he was trying to get at.
Peale. No, he didn’t, did he?
Rodney. But after all, he does represent Ivory Soap.
Peale. Great soap, Ivory! Over 99 per cent pure. (Sits in arm-chair L.)