De Castro.

Flieth to hith head tho!

The four continue talking. Jimmie has gone back to Farncombe, who is still writing, and is watching him impatiently.

Jimmie.

To Farncombe, under her breath. Do be quick!

Hastily he blots his note and folds it. Bland, Fulkerson, and Roper appear on the landing, issuing from the staircase, and there they are joined by Lily, who comes down the stairs.

Fulkerson.

On the landing, to Lily, indignantly. Lirry—Misspa’dell——

Jimmie.

To Farncombe. Here she is!