[SERVANT places lamp on table inside house.

JOHN. No, I'll smoke my own.

[Crosses down right; sits in armchair.

WILL. What is your business? [Crosses up to seat centre; sits.

JOHN. What's yours?

WILL. I'm a broker.

JOHN. I'm a reporter, so I've got something on you.

WILL. What kind?

JOHN. General utility, dramatic critic on Sunday nights.

WILL. Pay you well?