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Sheriff. Here, Randall, take charge of this man. He’s that lunatic who escaped from the asylum six weeks ago. They’ve searched most everywhere for him.

Mr. S. (who is quiet for a moment—with a smile). I was too cunning for them. (Again furious.) You shall not restrain me. I must annihilate that woman, and then finish my opera. (Randall takes Mr. S., screaming and struggling furiously, from the room.)

Mrs. J. (to Sheriff). How can I thank you, sir, for delivering us from that madman?

Sheriff. I am happy to have been of service to you in that way; but my errand here was to give you trouble. (Mrs. J. looks expectantly toward him. Mrs. Westwood enters, R.) I have been instructed to levy an attachment on your furniture, on account of your refusing to pay your rent.

Mrs. J. I am sorry it so happens. I depended on the money which I was to receive from my boarders to pay my expenses; but, of fifteen boarders, these two ladies are the only ones who have paid.

Mrs. W. (coming forward). That’s a shame. Mr. Sheriff, what’s the amount of your bill?