[Austin enters, meeting Susie.

Austin. Hello! Where are you going?

Susie. Oh, up to Auntie Tillman's room. Goodness knows what for; it's an awful bore! Want to come along?

Austin. No, thank you; but if you see your Cousin Jinny, you might tell her I am down.

Susie. [Hanging on to him.] I say! Where are you and Cousin Jinny going to, anyway?

Austin. [Smiling.] I don't know.

Susie. O my, what a fib! And that's a nice example to set a little girl!

[She goes out Right.

Maggie. [Coming forward.] I beg pardon, sir, but may I speak to you a minute?

Austin. Certainly, Maggie, what is it?