Scene.—The Private Office of Mr. Parker Hall. Mr. Hall writing. To him, enter Mr. Aleck Sloan.
Mr. Sloan.—Ah, there, Parker!
Mr. Hall.—Ah, there, Aleck! What brings you around so late in the day?
Mr. Sloan.—I just thought you might like to hear the names of the fellows Rhodora Pennington chose for her pall-bearers. (Produces list.)
Mr. Hall (sighs).—Poor Rhodora! Too bad! Fire ahead.
Mr. Sloan (reads list).—“George Lister.”
Mr. Hall.—Ah!
Mr. Sloan (reads).—“John Lang.”
Mr. Hall.—Oh!