Wouldby. What has he done to make him the villain?
Sud. I didn't want an explanation here, so I had to interrupt them—sch—here comes Miss Ivory.
[Miss Ivory enters.]
Sud. Such interruptions reek with dramatic intensity.
Miss Ivory. Here is the arrack for you, Mr. Inkwell—
Inkwell [accepting it]. Thank you.
Mrs. Pencil [nervously]. I think I'll take my hat to my room—
[Inkwell gives her her hat. She goes out.]
Sud [aside]. Not a bad excuse, the hat! Eh? I had to get her out.
Wouldby. Very natural—yes—indeed—