[Exit, with a low, wailing, suffocating cry, L. U. E.

Enter M'Closky, Lafouche, Jackson, Sunnyslde, and Pointdexter, R. U. E.

Point. [Looking at watch.] Come, the hour is past. I think we may begin business. Where is Mr. Scudder? Jackson, I want to get to Ophelensis to-night.

Enter Dora, R.

Dora. Father, come here.

Sunny. Why, Dora, what's the matter? Your eyes are red.

Dora. Are they? thank you. I don't care, they were blue this morning, but it don't signify now.

Sunny. My darling! who has been teasing you?

Dora. Never mind. I want you to buy Terrebonne.

Sunny. Buy Terrebonne! What for?