Mrs. D. I thought you were never inside a theatre?
Dr. It was not at a theatre; it was at a hall.
Ned. What were you doing there?
Mrs. D. Explain yourself.
Dr. As it is the duty of the physician to acquaint himself with the diseases of the flesh, so it is the duty of the pastor to acquaint himself with the afflictions of the spirit. (goes, L.)
Re-enter Alma, L.
Alma. (crosses; aside to Ned) Lucy won’t see me, and she’s not coming down.
Ned. Not coming down?
Alma. Something’s the matter with your wife—ah! (catching sight of the ring sets her foot on it)
Ned. (rises) What is it?