Dr. Van Hyde (turning to L.): Is that you, Mr. Valdingam? Please come in. (Enter Mr. Valdingam and Susan.)
Mr. Valdingam (eagerly and secretly, to Dr. Van Hyde): Well?
Dr. Van Hyde (gravely): I am glad to be able to assure you, Mr. Valdingam, that my preliminary examination of your daughter has been entirely satisfactory.
Mr. Valdingam: Sir, I am overwhelmed with delight.
Dr. Van Hyde: While your daughter is, without doubt, suffering from certain delusions—
Mr. Valdingam (turning to Susan): Do you hear that, sister?
Dr. Van Hyde: Her trouble is not far enough advanced to occasion anxiety.
Mr. Valdingam: Heaven be praised!
Dr. Van Hyde: In fact, I promise you that within one month her mind will be as clear and vigorous as your own.
Mr. Valdingam (grasping the doctor’s hands): Sir, I regard you as our benefactor.