Smith. Oh, I begin to see.

Phyllis. It was the night that I had just announced my engagement to Mr. Tarver.--Bobby was so witty about poor old Celia having to wear another pair of Green Stockings at my wedding----

Smith. Ah--h-- Then there are other sisters?

Phyllis. Yes, there's Madge. She is between Celia and myself.

Smith. Engaged?

Phyllis. More than engaged--married. And then comes Evelyn.

Smith. Married?

Phyllis. Much more than married. (Smith stares.) A widow.

Smith. And Miss Celia is the eldest of you all?

Phyllis. Oh, yes. Well, the moment after Celia was told of my engagement, she announced hers.