Mrs. Curwen, faintly: “Walter!”
The Elevator Boy: “Say!”
Miller: “Oh, that won’t do. All join in ‘Hello!’”
Miller: “Once more!”
All: “Hello!”
Miller: “Once more!”
All: “Hello!”
Miller: “Now wait a while.” After an interval: “No, nobody coming.” He takes out his watch. “We must repeat this cry at intervals of a half-minute. Now, then!” They all join in the cry, repeating it as Mr. Miller makes the signal with his lifted hand.
Miss Lawton: “Oh, it’s no use!”