Let's go to Mr. Torrington
without waiting any further.
Spruce
Presently sir, now it would be a wasted effort. He isn't home, but
he'll be back soon. In a little while, I'll return and take you to see
him. A certain pressing duty calls me away suddenly.
McNaughten
I will wait for you. Go, but don't delay. I need to calm down. I begin
to believe everyone in this city is crazy. Of all the people I've met
today, I've only found one. besides myself, who is reasonable, and
that's you.
(Exit McNaughten to the hotel)
Spruce
I intend to inspect everything. Let's see. The fish himself is in our
net. Everything is going according to plan. Today, I serve two gods--
Fortune and Cupid. I hope to make myself useful!
BLACKOUT
Scene II. The same, a short while later. Spruce is standing in front
of the hotel.
Spruce
I've been watching this door, and no one has come out. My master has
had time to get his money and run. And I, diligent accomplice that I
am, wait here to make sure that the brother doesn't spoil things by
running to Torrington and discovering this mystery. Already, a
creditor has embarrassed me. It's laughable to think all that's
happened. I've put things into the hands of a man with an ardent
imagination. God, if McNaughten were a bit less headstrong and
argumentative, he'd have seen through it all by now.
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