HAGEN. Don't play it! [Hesitating.] Music jars on me now... I've too much on my mind.
EST. [Rising.] Oh... very well. It is time for tea, anyway. Have you talked with father today?
HAGEN. Three times. He is in the thick of the fight. He plays the game well.
EST. He has played it a long time.
HAGEN. Yes. ['Phone rings.] Ah! What is that? [Takes receiver.] Hello! Yes... oh, Isman! I see' More trouble in Fifth Avenue, hey? Well, are the regulars there? Why don't they fire? Women and children in front! Do they expect to accomplish anything by that? No, don't call me up about matters like that, Isman. The orders have been given. No... not an inch! Let the orders be carried out. That is all. Good-bye. Hangs up receiver.
EST. [Has been listening in terror.] Prince Hagen!
HAGEN. Well?
EST. What does that mean?
HAGEN. It means that the slums are pouring into Fifth Avenue.
EST. [A pause.] What do they want?