Ritter. [Casually] Who is it, the police? [He lights his cigar.]

Jenny. [Into the telephone] All right, Mrs. Livingston, I’ll give her your message as soon as she comes in. You’re more than welcome I’m sure. [She hangs up and comes to the center-door.]

Ritter. [Looking at her] Mrs. Livingston?

Jenny. Yes, sir.

Ritter. What did she want?

Jenny. She sez she wanted to congratulate Mrs. Ritter on her perfect performance tonight.

Ritter. Did she see the show?

Jenny. She didn’t say, sir.

Ritter. [Conclusively, and crossing in front of her down to the window at the right] She didn’t see it. If any of those women come back here with Mrs. Ritter, Jenny,—say that I’m not home yet, do you understand.

Jenny. [Settling the overcoat on the partition-seat] Yes, sir.