[Throws a disk into the frog's open mouth.
Trotter. I'll give your mother all the presents she wants. I can afford it; I don't want anybody to give us anything!
Clara. You talk like Jess! [Throws another disk.] You know Jess earns her own living. She goes around to smart women's houses answering their invitations and letters for 'em. She calls it being a visiting secretary, but I tell her she's a co-respon-dent!
[Throws a disk.
[Warden and Mason enter from behind the house quickly, with a manner of suppressed excitement. They are surprised to find Clara and Trotter.
Warden. Why, here they are!
Mason. No, only Miss Clara and Trotter.
Warden. Lucky I met you—you must take me back in your sleigh.
Mason. Yes, the riding's beastly.
Trotter. Hello! I say, were you invited?