Gunning.
What’s the matter? What are you afraid of?
Parbury.
Of nothing in the world!
Gunning.
[Slapping him on the back.] Hero!
Enter Mrs. Parbury, L., wearing a bright smile, which fades when she sees Gunning.
Parbury.
Mabel, I want to present you to my dear old friend, George Gunning. My wife, George.
[Gunning crosses to Mrs. Parbury. Shakes hands.