Part 43 (1/2)

ROSALINE.

Mr. Sylvester is in there. Here, if you don't want to be seen, get into this cupboard.

HENRICH SCHERCL.

Is it glean? Are you sure?

ROSALINE.

Clean as a new pin. Come on if you mean it, there's no time to waste.

Now or never?

HENRICH SCHERCL.

(_Going into cupboard, gingerly_). I am certain it is not glean.

(ROSALINE _shuts the door and turns as_ MRS. SYLVESTER _re-enters with_ MRS. TEMPENNY).

MRS. SYLVESTER.

I told you so! Here she is as bold as bra.s.s. Now what do you say to that?

MRS. TEMPENNY.

If indeed my husband brought her here--if he has really a.s.sisted Mr.

Sylvester to deceive you--

MRS. SYLVESTER.

(_Scornfully_). ”IF!” The creature does not deny it. Speak, girl.

ROSALINE.

Good afternoon.

MRS. SYLVESTER.

”Good afternoon?” It isn't a ”good afternoon” I want you to say. Speak, I tell you.

ROSALINE.

What shall we talk about?

(_R.D. slowly opens a little_--_showing_ REMBRANDT TEMPENNY _and_ CHARLES SYLVESTER _listening_).

REMBRANDT TEMPENNY.

(_Aside to_ CHARLES SYLVESTER). Can you do it, do you think?