Why, Elizabeth!

Elizabeth.

Oh, it's nothing at all.

Vera.

Let me see. [Elizabeth tries to put her off.] No, I will see! Why, it is right to the bone both sides! That creature ought really——

Elizabeth.

[With mild annoyance.] Dear me, Vera, it's really nothing at all! The chicken I put in was frightened and lay still, so the poor fellow wouldn't look at it. So I just put my hand in and was stirring the chicken up——

Carlyon.

And he swooped upon you! Go away at once, Elizabeth; and never say I'm like those eagles again! [Adene opens the door for Elizabeth.