Jinny. Yes, that explains the whole thing. No wonder she was triste to-day.

Austin. [Laughing.] Jinny, sweetheart, don't get such an absurd notion into your head.

Jinny. [Looks straight at him a moment, then speaks tenderly.] No—no—I know it's not your fault. There was no other woman in this house for you to-day but me, was there?

Austin. There was no other woman in the world for me since the first week I knew you.

[Taking her into his arms.

Jinny. This is good-by to Jinny Tillman!

[He kisses her.

Jack, darling, do you think I could sit on your knee like a little child and put my arm around your neck and rest my head on your shoulder for just five seconds—I'm so tired!

[Mrs. Cullingham opens the door.

Mrs. Cullingham. Oh!