Mr. Sloan (reads).—“Dexter Townsend.”

Mr. Hall.—Well!

Mr. Sloan (reads).—“McCullom McIntosh.”

Mr. Hall.—Say!—

Mr. Sloan (reads).—“William Jans.”

Mr. Hall.—The Deuce!

Mr. Sloan (reads).—“Milo Smith.”

Mr. Hall.—Great Cæsar’s ghost! This is getting very personal!

Mr. Sloan—Yes. (Reads, nervously.) “Alexander Sloan.”

Mr. Hall.—Whoo-o-o-o-up! You too?