(He hurries out, and Bobby hurries in, and picks up the dropped letter.)
Bobby (going to desk). Gee! I’ve thought of the best joke! This ain’t sealed, either. I’m a-going to change ’em. Thirty-nine valentines are enough for one lady to get from the same man, anybody’d know! (Makes the change, and seals both letters.) There! I guess a “change’ll be a difference,” as Aunt Emily says, and Eloise oughtn’t to care. This one’s from Bert, too. Didn’t know Uncle Bertram ever signed his name Bert. Jumping frogs! He’s coming!
(Hides again, Bert’s letter in his hand. His uncle takes the letter, and sees it is sealed.)
Uncle B. Funny! I thought I hadn’t sealed that. Getting absent-minded, I guess.
(Puts it in pocket, and goes out, whistling.)
Enter Evelyn and Helen. Both start toward desk. Helen reaches it first.
Evelyn. Oh, dear, Helen, won’t you let me have the desk a minute? I just want to address a letter.
Helen. So do I, and I’m in an awful rush.
Evelyn. What is it? A valentine?
Helen. Is yours?