JOHN. Will you take a seat?
DOCTOR. I thank you. (Sits by table L.C.) Now, as regards yourself. At the time of the accident there was a lady in the ’bus who had three ribs broken, and we understand that this was caused by your fall on top of the lady.
JOHN. Yes, but I make no claim against the lady.
DOCTOR. No, but the lady wishes to make a claim against you.
JOHN. I don’t think so. The lady herself is here, now, and quite ready to deny your allegations against me. (Goes to door L.)
(DOCTOR rises, places hat on chair he has been sitting on and goes R.)
You can come in!
(AUNT HANNAH enters with timid little jerks.)
(Aside to AUNT HANNAH). It’s the doctor.
AUNT HANNAH (tearfully). Oh! O-h-h! It’s Dr. Bigland. (Crosses to doctor.)