"Whut be yeou doin' of, Frank?" asked Ephraim, curiously.
"Plotting," was the short answer.
"Hey? Plottin'?"
"Yes."
"Plottin' whut?"
"A play."
"Whut's that? Plottin' a play? Whut kind of a play?"
"A comedy-drama."
"Great gosh!"
The Vermonter gazed at Merry in astonishment.