Act 2, Scene 2 Summary

This scene takes place back in the main office of Chumley's Rest, about four hours after the previous scene. Wilson is helping Sanderson pack his things. Kelly is on the phone, calling the accident bureau. It seems as if Chumley had not been seen or heard of for the past four hours. Wilson is the most concerned about him. He tells Kelly that if she does not hear from Chumley soon, he is going into town to look for him himself. He exits, leaving Kelly and Sanderson alone.

There is an awkward silence, and Kelly starts to shyly tell Sanderson that she is sorry he is leaving. Sanderson responds to her sarcastically, causing Kelly to blush and retract her statement. Sanderson casually starts to give advice to Kelly about the kind of men she shouldn't date, claiming to have seen her...