NELLY MORRIS.

Yes, he's very much better. He seems more cheerful.

JACK MEDBURY.

Ah, yes, things are looking a bit brighter for him, I hope. Change of luck's better even than change of air for putting new life into a man, I should think.

NELLY MORRIS.

How—how are you getting on?

JACK MEDBURY.

Me? Oh, much the same as usual. I suppose I ought to be a little luckier now, if there's any truth in the old adage.

NELLY MORRIS.

(Still not looking at him—after a pause.) Jack, can you forgive me?