_Peggy._ Oh, surely you wouldn't do that!

_Landlady._ Why wouldn't I?

_Peggy._ Don't you see how it would be in the play? You'd be hard
and unmerciful.

_Will._ Everybody would dislike you!

_Peggy._ Think how ashamed you'd feel--before a whole theatre full
of people every night!

_Will._ You see, you must live up to the character we've imagined.

_Landlady._ Well, for the land's sake! _(Overcome by curiosity.)_
When is this to be played?

_Will._ Just as soon as I can get it done.

_Landlady._ Well, don't be too long. I'd like to help you, but I
need my money as much as anybody. _(Grinning.)_ Well, now, ain't
that cute! In a play! Well, good luck to you! I'm sorry I
interrupted you, I hope it'll be all right. Good-evening.

_Peggy and Will._ Good-evening. _(Landlady exit.)_

_Will._ Did you ever hear the equal of that?

_Peggy._ Off in your local color again!