ACT I.
Scene: The house of Judge Hallers. Also of Mr. Arthur Bourchier; that is to say, The Garrick.
Doctor Ferrier (professionally). Now tell me the symptoms. Where do you feel the pain?
Judge Hallers. At the back of the head. I've never been myself since I fell off my bicycle. My memory goes.
Ferrier. Ah, I know what you want. Open your mouth. (Inserts thermometer.) This will cure you ... Good heavens, he's swallowed it!
Hallers. There you are, that's what I mean. I thought it was asparagus for the moment. Haven't you another one on you?
Ferrier. Tut, tut, this is very singular. (Makes another effort to grapple with it.) What books have you been reading lately?
Hallers. One about Dual Personality. It's all rubbish.
Ferrier (quoting from the programme with an air of profound knowledge). Cases showing prevalence of this mental disorder are to be found everywhere. (Gets up.) Well, well, I will come round to-morrow with another thermometer. Good night.
[Exit.