Marches down enraged to Matt and repeats in an angry, aggrieved way, emphasizing each word.] I know that woman will be here next Christmas!

Matt. [Seated comfortably with his cigar and paper] I daresay she will——

[Dolly marches indignantly and decisively to door and exit.

CURTAIN.


(Half an hour passes between Acts II and III.)

ACT III.

Scene: The same. Discover Matt in the same seat and attitude, with paper and cigar. Dolly enters.

Matt. Well??