Rodney. Afraid! (Pausing) You don’t think I’d better wait till the morning?
(Cyrus Martin knocks at the door violently, and says “ouch” in a loud tone.)
Martin. (Off-stage) Why is this door locked? What the devil does this mean?
Mary. If you don’t ask him now, I’ll never marry you.
Martin. (Off-stage) Open the door.
Rodney. Coming, father, coming. (He goes and unlocks both doors)
Martin. (Loudly) Ouch, ouch! The devil! (He enters) Why was that door locked?
Rodney. Was it locked?
Martin. You young fool, didn’t you just unlock it? (Crosses to R.)
Rodney. (Nervously) So I did!