TULLY. Splendidly! Is it? Do you think Mr. Trippett and the doctor are going to swallow this tale. I’ve lost my reputation and I’ve lost my moustache!
(PAMELA rushes in and closes door.)
PAMELA. Mr. Trippett would like to see you now. He’s in rather a hurry. What will you do?
JOHN. That’s all right. Send Trippett in here in two seconds and keep the doctor in there and keep calm.
(PAMELA exits L.)
TULLY. Everything’s going splendidly. Everything’s going splendidly. (Taking wild leaps into the air.)
JOHN (to TULLY). Go on, get behind that screen.
(Gets into chair and draws blanket round him.)
TULLY (going up to fireplace). If ever I get out of this I’ll leave the neighbourhood. (Kneels behind screen in fireplace.)