Dibbs. Here comes Mr. Bellamy, sir!

Enter Fred, L. 2 E., without his coat.

Sel. At last, my dear Fred, at last! I want you to do me a favor!

Fred (aside). I suppose so! (Aloud.) I certainly do not consider it doing me a favor when I am awoke at unearthly hours.

Sel. First let me explain—(noticing Dibbs is listening.) Thank you, Dibbs, I shall not want you any more!

Dibbs (aside). As usual! Always turned out when the interest begins! Never mind, I’ve got a very good ear and the door’s got a very good key-hole; and by putting this (touching ear) and that (pointing to key-hole) together, I may hear of something to my advantage as the advertisements say.

(Exit Dibbs, R. 2 E.

Sel. Sit down, my dear boy.

Fred (yawning). If he is going to spin me one of his long yarns I shall never keep awake! (Sits in arm chair.)

Sel. Fred, we are brothers! (Taking chair over to L.)