_Gadd._
Wrench, I'll trouble you. Ask Mr. Colpoys whether he approaches me as
a friend, an acquaintance, or in his capacity of stage manager at the
"Wells"--the tool of Burroughs.
[_Tom opens the door slightly. Gadd and Avonia join Bose at the
fireplace._]
_Tom._
[_At the door, solemnly._]Colpoys, are you here as Gadd's bosom friend,
or as a mere tool of Burroughs?
[_An inaudible colloquy follows between Tom and Colpoys. Tom's head is
outside the door; his legs are seen to move convulsively, and the sound
of suppressed laughter is heard._]
_Gadd._
[_Turning._] Well, well?
_Tom._
[_Closing the door sharply, and facing Gadd with great seriousness._] He
is here as the tool of Burroughs.
_Gadd._