No, thanks, old fellow.

QUECKETT.

Well, I—[Throwing down his knife and spoon, and leaning back in his chair. To Tyler.] Take it away! [Tyler removes the pudding; they all watch its going.]

TYLER.

[Handing it to Jane.] Keep it warm, Jane.

JACK.

A lobster salad and a small pâté de foie gras are at your end of the table.

MALLORY.

[Looking round.'] May I? [There is a general reply of "No, thank you," expressed in symbols by the ladies.]

PEGGY.