Oh, that is nice. Are you ready to go now, dear, or do you think there might be anybody else about the place you'd like to——

(Cherry knocks at door. Ted goes up and opens it.)

ADAM CHERRY.

May I—— Oh, oh! I beg pardon. I didn't know you had anyone here. I——— (He is about to retire.)

TED MORRIS.

Come on in, Mr. Cherry, come on in—the more the merrier. We've got a regular reception on. Aunt, let me introduce you to——

MRS. BEN DIXON.

(She and Cherry, the moment they see each other, stand aghast.)

Don't tell me it's Adam Cherry!

ADAM CHERRY.