[Georgiana drops her furs on the sofa and then comes to the table.

Georgiana. There's a ring in it. Whoever gets it will be married in a year.

[Starts to cut the cake.

Toots. I want the ring!

Philip. Hush up, you're only a baby!

[A loud knock on the door Left.

Georgiana. Oh, yes, I forgot. Cousin Sam wants to wish you many happy returns, Philip. May he come in?

Philip. Pshaw! Another man!

Christopher. [In a "stagewhisper" to Elaine.] He's the one—auntie's sweetheart!

Georgiana. [Amused.] Nonsense, Christopher, that's silly talk. Stop that for good! [Loud knocks repeated. To Philip.] May Cousin Sam come in? [Philip nods.] All right, he's