Martin. By George, just the man I want to see! Show him right in. Hold on, hold on. Now, Duchess, if you don’t mind, just step in this room a minute. (Indicating room lower R.)
Countess. No, no, I do not like that room: I have been there before.
Martin. Here is a nice room. (Points to room lower L.) You will find it very comfortable.
Countess. Very well, I wait. (Crosses to left) But in fifteen minutes if I do not get the 15,000 dollar, I go to my lawyers, and your son—poof! he is done. (Talking in French as she exits)
Martin. (To Johnson) Did you get my son’s office?
Johnson. Yes, sir—he hasn’t come in.
Martin. If you reach him while Mr. Peale’s here don’t mention Rodney’s name; just call him “that party.” I’ll understand. (Crosses R.)
Johnson. Yes, sir. (He exits)
(Peale enters door upper L.)
Martin. Now, see here, young man!