Corn. (entering L. and down C.; sings) “When the heart in palpitating is impressed with fear,
You’re pleased to find a being where there’s no one near
And whisper foolish nothings no one else may hear,
That is love! That is love!”
Do you know, Phil, I’ve been haunted by that song ever since you started me at it; Hattie’s crazed on it too.
Hat. Oh, Corney! Why I’m only learning it.
Corn. Yes, but you’ve nearly mastered it I can see. (looks at Innings) I interrupted your practice, didn’t I?
Hat. (impertinently up in his face) I don’t understand.
Corn. (pushing her up C.) Oh, yes you do! See if you can find my cigar case in the Conservatory; I rather fancy I left it there last night.
Corney turns down stage L.; Innings gives Hattie box of chocolates quickly; as Corney turns on exclamation they separate.
Hat. Oh chocks! (to Innings) We can resume our conversation some other time, Mr. Innings.
Inn. I was going to ask you if we couldn’t, and will you please make a note of where we left off?
Hat. (sings) “And whisper foolish nothings no one else may hear. That is love! That is——” Ugh! (at Corney)