[Reverentially.] I know. I've seen Miss Parrott as Jupiter, and as—I forget the name—in the new comedy——-[Imogen and Rose sit below the table.]

Rose.

He forgets everything but the parts I play, and the pieces I play in—poor child! don't you, Arthur?

Arthur.

[Standing by Rose, looking down upon her.] Yes—no. Well, of course I do! How can I help it, Miss Parrott? Miss Parrott won't think the worse of me for that—will you, Miss Parrott?

Mrs. Telfer.

I am going to remove my bonnet. Imogen Parrott—!

Imogen.

Thank you, I'll keep my hat on, Mrs. Telfer—take care!

[Mrs. Telfer, in turning to go, encounters Ablett, who is entering with two jugs of beer. Some of the beer is spilt.]