NELLY MORRIS.
No, Mr. Ch—Adam. Of course not.
ADAM CHERRY.
I felt as if I could not believe it myself till everybody else knew it. (To Jack.) Jack you haven't congratulated me.
JACK MEDBURY.
You have every reason to be congratulated, Mr. Cherry, I'm sure. (Aside to Nelly.) I understand, Nell. Don't worry about me. It will make me paint all the better. (Aside to Ted as he goes out.) Try and forget all that nonsense I talked to you, Ted. It's better as it is. Poor devils like you and I have no business to indulge in such luxuries as love, and I shall—— Goodbye, old fellow. (Grips Ted's hand and goes out.)
ADAM CHERRY.
And now, my dear Ted, that we are alone——
TED MORRIS.
I would rather be still more alone, Mr. Cherry, if you don't mind. Forgive me, but I want to talk to Nelly about this thing. It's rather taken me by surprise.