Madge (hesitating). But I—I may be of some use, doctor.
Watson (with a trifle of impatience). None whatever. (Holds door open.).
Madge. But, doctor—I must see the poor follow—I haven't the power to go!
Watson (facing Madge up C.). Madam, I believe you have some ulterior in coming here! You will kindly
(Enter at door R. a white-haired old gentleman in black clerical clothes, white tie, etc., assisted by Parsons on R. side and the driver on L. He limps as though his leg were hurt. His coat is soiled. His hat is soiled as if it had rolled in the street. Madge has retired up L. above desk, and watches old gent closely from there without moving. Watson turns toward the party as they come in.)
Holmes (as he comes in). Oh, oh! (He limps so that he hardly touches his right foot to floor.)
Parsons (as he helps Holmes in). This way, sir! Be careful of the sill, sir! That's it. (Etc.)
Driver (as he comes in, and also beginning outside before entrance). Now we'll go in 'ere. You'll see the doctor an' it'll be all right.
Holmes. No, it won't all right.
Driver. It was a haccident. You cawn't 'elp a haccident.
Holmes. Yes, you can.
Driver. He was on the wrong side of the street. I turned hup (Etc.)
Parsons. Now over to this chair. (Indicating chair R.C.)
Holmes (pushing back and trying to stop at the chair down R.) No, I'll sit here.
Parsons. No. this is the chair, sir.
Holmes. Don't I know where I want to sit?
Driver (impatiently). You'll sit ere.
(They lead him up to chair R.C.)
Driver (as they lead him up). Now, the doctor'll have a look at ye. 'Ere's the Doctor.
Holmes. That isn't a doctor.
Driver. It is a doctor. (Seeing Watson over near C.) 'Ere, doctor. Will you just come and have a look at this old gent? (Holmes trying to stop him) He's hurt 'isself a little. an'—an'
Holmes (trying to stop Driver). Wait, wait, wait!
Driver, Well, well?
Holmes (still standing back to audience and turned to Driver on his L.) Are you the driver?
Driver. Yes, I'm the driver.
Holmes. Well, I'll have you arrested for this!
Driver. Arrested?
Holmes. Arrested, arrested, arrested!
Driver. You cawn't arrest me.
