(She retires to L., accompanied by Rose. Mr. Valdingam rejoins Dr. Van Hyde at R.)
Mr. Valdingam (to Dr. Van Hyde): Did I not manage that skilfully?
Dr. Van Hyde (dryly): Most skilfully.
Mr. Valdingam: The rest is simple enough. Remain where you are, and I will retire with Susan. Then you will have the field to yourself. Do you agree with me?
Dr. Van Hyde: Perfectly.
(Mr. Valdingam goes over to L., consults in an undertone with Susan, and then exeunt Mr. Valdingam and Susan at L. Dr. Van Hyde and Rose are thus left alone. Their backs are turned to each other.)
Rose (aside): He recognized me.
Dr. Van Hyde (aside): I wonder if she recognized me.
Rose (aside): What shall I do—play the mad woman?