Gloria (flouncing into a chair). Have you seen Kathryn—anyone? (Puts the finishing look to a letter; seals it; then resumes without noticing either one of them.) I have a very important letter for her.
Jack. I didn't know anything was of importance to Kathryn, now that she's in love with me.
Gloria (quietly). Kathryn in love with you? Mr. Hargrave, you must be mistaken.
Jack. No—she proposed to me yesterday.
Jane. And did you accept?
Jack. No, I wanted to surprise Kathryn by refusing, and then to startle her by proposing myself. This afternoon I have chosen for my surprise. Three o'clock I think would be the appropriate hour.
Jane. The surprise, Jack, may be yours, but the romance remains with Kathryn. Eve will out, you know, and Kathryn has proposed again.
Jack. Again! May I ask who it is who has been so bold as to be proposed to?
Jane. Oh, it's still in the family.
Jack. The family?