WELLS. Then you can leave it without regret.

JACK (indicating his costume). In these?

WELLS. I'll go round to the dressing-room and bring your clothes here if you'll trust me not to pick your pockets.

JACK. There's nothing to pick. I've more sense than to take money into a dressing-tent.

AUSTIN. Can't you trust the others, Metherell?

JACK (drily). Yes, so long as they're not tempted.

WELLS. I won't be long. (Exit.)

ELSIE (watching Wells resentfully till he goes). Did he hurt you much, Jack?

JACK. Not to speak of.

(Austin watches her scornfully.)