Lily.

Sitting in the arm-chair by the centre table. I feel as fresh as paint. To Gabrielle. Give me a sip.

De Castro hands Gabrielle’s glass to Lily.

Fulkerson.

Gazing at Daphne stupidly and singing to himself. “Oh, the gals! Oh, the gals! I am awfully fond of the gals!——”

Von Rettenmayer, Roper, de Castro, Enid and Gabrielle.

Chiming in with Fulkerson lightly. “Be they ebon or blond, Of the gals I am fond;——”! Ha, ha, ha, ha!

Bland.

H’sh, h’sh! Ma’s quite right. Seating himself at the piano. One more turn and then let’s clear out.

Lily.