Mrs. Prim: (aside)
He doesn't realize that his ship was wrecked. What a pity.
(Aloud)
I am at your service and my house is more yours than mine.
Richly:
Oh, madam, I have no intention of abusing you of the condition you are
in.
(To Roger)
But really, Roger, this woman is not as crazy as you said she was.
Roger:
She has a few good moments--but it won't last.
Richly:
Tell me, Mrs. Prim, have you always been as wise and as reasonable as
you are now?
Mrs. Prim:
I don't think anybody, Mr. Richly, has ever seen me otherwise.
Richly:
But it that's so your family shouldn't have you locked up.
Mrs. Prim:
Locked up--me--have me locked up?
Richly: (aside)
She's totally unaware of her illness.
Mrs. Prim:
But if you are not ordinarily more crazy than at present, I think it's
very wrong you should be put away.
Richly:
Me put away?
(Aside)
Now she's out of whack; there it is, there it is. Let's change the
subject.
(Aloud)
Well, is it that you're irritated about their selling your house?
Mrs. Prim:
They sold my house?
Richly:
At least it's better that my son bought it at a bargain price.
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