Gilmore

We worked on the same paper in Washington, once——

Vaughan

Never saw you before——

Gilmore

Get-word-through-will you! We're in a trap!

Vaughan

Shut your damned trap! or we'll both make our breakfast on lead at sunrise to-morrow morning! Get back to your seat!

[The sound of approaching steps are heard. Benjamin enters as Gilmore drops into his seat.]

Benjamin