Mrs. S. Oh, Robert!
Dick. Let him sue. Get me on the jury.
Dr. (Taking up pill bag angrily.) I shall consult my attorney at once.
Bob. Save the trouble and the fee! Let lawyers alone! Make your bill as large as you please. I prefer to be plucked by one man rather than by two. Your professional dignity will at least insure silence.
Dr. (Growling.) Humph! My feelings are nothing! (To Mrs. N.) Madam, let me say to you that you are a meddling old fool!
Mrs. N. Dr. Gagg, while ye’re at it say there’s a pair of us. Bob Slightly may pull the wool over your eyes, but he can’t fool me. Didn’t I see champagne bottles, and didn’t I see her stagger, an’ didn’t—
Mrs. S. Mrs. Neverdun, this is too much—
Bob. Easy my dear! (Restrains her.)
Alice. (To Dick.) Oh, Mr. Plyer, can’t you do something?
Dick. (Bowing politely.) I’ll try. (Steps forward to Mrs. N., good humoredly.) Mrs. Neverdun, let me say a word. I’ve always maintained that you can set a better table any day than Mrs. Hartley.