JOHN (to AUNT HANNAH). You silly fool! Oh, I beg your pardon—think—think—didn’t you distinctly say you were going to sue the ’Bus Company?
(Nodding “Yes” to AUNT HANNAH.)
AUNT HANNAH (rising and crossing to couch L.). I don’t remember discussing the matter with you at all, sir.
JOHN. Then the accident must have affected your memory. (Aside to AUNT HANNAH.) You half-witted idiot, you’ll spoil everything.
AUNT HANNAH. And abuse will certainly not make me alter my decision.
DOCTOR (crossing C.). Now, my dear lady, you are firmly of the opinion that the injury you sustained was due to the premeditated action of this gentleman when riding on one of the Company’s vehicles?
AUNT HANNAH. That is my case exactly.
(DOCTOR makes notes, JOHN frantic.)
DOCTOR. Very well. And the amount of damages you claim?