The scene opens with Shmoop and Roxane's conversation. They're talking about how they're going to go to the theater together, and Shmilow tells Roxane that he's going to have to stay and watch the play. He's worried that Roxane won't be able to make it to the play because she's so drunk. He tells her that she'll have to wait until after the play is over for him to get there. He also tells her not to worry about him being late because he'll be late for the play, and that he can come back any time he likes. Shm