That’s twice you’ve made use o’ that remark. ’Oo’s accused you——? There is a lively rat-tat at the door on the left. Come in!

The door opens and Jimmie Birch bounces into the room.

Jimmie.

As she closes the door. Ah, Ma! Ah, Lillums!

Mrs. Upjohn.

Good mornin’.

Jimmie.

Kissing Mrs. Upjohn. Ha, ha! We’ve met before, this morning, haven’t we! Coming to Lily. Well, dear old girl, and how are you to-day? Kissing Lily and then eyeing her keenly. A wreck?

Lily.

Rather.