Beatie.

Many a person would be glad to lend them. [Lovingly.] And oh, I wish you could!

Cis.

[Putting his arm round her.] You do! Why?

Beatie.

Because I—because——

Cis.

[Listening.] Look out! Here’s the mater!

[They run to the piano, he resumes playing, and she counting as before.

Beatie.