Elaine. Phil!

[Sliding down from her chair, she runs to him and kisses him.

Philip. [Hopelessly embarrassed.] Don't! not in front of everybody!

Elaine. But I do love you, Phil, and you're my beau, and I'm so glad it's your birthday.

[Goes back to her place unashamed and contented.

[Moles serves Philip.

Lizzie. You oughtn't to talk about beaux at your age, Miss—ought Miss Elaine?

[To Moles with a knowing glance.

Moles. I ain't discussing the sex with you, Lizzie, but I will say all the girls I've known, began talking about beaux early and ended late.

Christopher. I heard Lizzie and Moles talking