(Takes the paper and suddenly becomes silent)

MRS. BEN DIXON.

(Snatches it from Nelly, looks at it, then crosses over to Cherry) Cherry, what do you make of this?

ADAM CHERRY.

(Takes paper and reads) "The Councillor and the Strong Woman." The—the gentleman is certainly very much like him.

MRS. BEN DIXON.

The whole thing is like him.

PRIMROSE DEANE.

(To Nelly.) Do you think it is Mr. Ben Dixon?

NELLY MORRIS.