Mr. Benson
Makes a couple of attempts to shake hands with Mrs. Asterbilt and at last finding her hand, which is held high, pulls it down and gives real handshake.
I’m so glad ter know you, Mrs. Asterbilt. (Shakes with Mr. Asterbilt.) How do ye do, Mr. Asterbilt. By jinks, I’m glad you folks come this evenin’. I was just tellin’ Ethel as how we didn’t know our next door neighbor here in town. Do ye know, Mr. Asterbilt, I don’t think the town folks are near as sociable as us country folks. Won’t ye take your wraps off and stay a while?
Mrs. Asterbilt
Removing wraps, hands them to Walter, who wads them all up in his arms and drops Asterbilt’s hat.
I’m so sorry we were unable to get here for dinner or to let you know. We fully intended to get here, but we went out auto riding in the country and were detained by a breakdown. When we arrived home and saw we were so late, we took our dinner at the cafe before coming. I hope our delay hasn’t put you to any great anxiety. Since we couldn’t get here for dinner, we thought we would call for a while, rather than disappoint you completely.
Exit butler with wraps.
Mrs. Benson
We’re very glad you did, won’t you be seated?
Mr. Benson