Maxie
Maybe he’s just what you need. Maybe he’ll make all the difference in the world.
Paul
His stuff’s pretty good—what I’ve seen of it.
Disappears into the vestibule.
Maxie
Cheerily.
There you are! Everything’ll be fine! You see!
He is playing the piano again.
Paul
In the hallway.
Hello, Stevens! Glad to see you!
Fred
Hello, Mr.Mr. Sears!
Paul
Put your hat and coat on the chair. Come right in! This is Maxie—Mr.Mr. Schwartz. Shake hands with Mr.Mr. Stevens.
Fred
Glad to meet you, Mr.Mr. Schwartz.
Maxie
Playing with one hand and shaking hands with the other.
Hello, Stevens.