Matt. If he can spare five minutes.

Lucas. Won't by-and-by be just as convenient?

Dolly. [Facing Lucas, speaking firmly.] No, by-and-by will not be just as convenient. Now, Renie, we'll leave them together.

[Gets Renie off, turns, looks daggers at Lucas, goes off after Renie, closes door in his face. He opens it, and goes after her.

Lucas. I say, Doll, what's up? [Follows her off.] What's the matter?

Matt. [Reading Dolly's note.] "Be very severe with him. Make a great point of the dairy windows. He'll understand." Dairy windows?

[Puts the note in his pocket, as Lucas re-enters, puzzled and disappointed.

Lucas. I can't think what's the matter with Dolly. She has done nothing but snub me all the evening.

Matt. [Looking at him sternly.] So I should imagine!

Lucas. [Startled by his manner.] I say, have I done anything?