Hossefrosse. Don’t mention it. [He crosses down to Nelly, who is looking through the manuscript at the table below the piano.]

Teddy. [Coming through the center-door and speaking to Ritter] How do you do, Mr. Ritter?

Ritter. [Shaking hands with him] How are you?

Teddy. [Nodding to Spindler] Good evening.

Spindler. Good evening, sir; good evening.

Mrs. Pampinelli. Teddy!

Teddy. [Crossing towards the piano] Yes?

Mrs. Ritter, Mrs. Pampinelli and Hossefrosse, together.

Mrs. Ritter. [Waving her handkerchief toward the right hallway] Hello, Florence!

Mrs. Pampinelli. [Addressing Teddy] Did you telephone that man about those tickets?

Hossefrosse. [Standing at Mrs. Fell’s left shoulder] What are you doing, Nelly?

Florence, Mrs. Fell and Teddy, together.