A Little Bit of Fluff: A Farce in Three Acts

by Walter Ellis

DOCTOR. No, I simply wish to examine him, that’s all. (Turning to JOHN.) Although I have taken the measure of many people in my time.

(JOHN turns away and up stage.)

Now, Mrs. Ayers, will you kindly loosen the patient’s things a little—just in front.

(TULLY drags his pyjama jacket tightly round him, very much alarmed. PAMELA looks at JOHN in despair.)

JOHN (down to TULLY). Perhaps I can assist.

DOCTOR. I shall feel much obliged, sir, if you will not interfere. (DOCTOR goes over to table down L., keeps his back towards the others.)

PAMELA. Couldn’t you examine him better in bed, doctor?

DOCTOR. Undoubtedly!

(MAMIE enters from door R. JOHN sees her and pushes her back.)