[With her back to the audience, in a low voice.] I wasn’t going to cry.

Parbury.

I’m glad to hear it.

[Mrs. Parbury puts her handkerchief away and turns.

Mrs. Parbury.

I had no intention of crying, dear. [Parbury still writes. Pause. She comes to desk.] Shall I write out an advertisement for you, dear?

Parbury.

What for?

Mrs. Parbury.

For a new secretary—a man.