Eureka—— I shall be among you, he who gets slapped. [General laughter. Even Briquet smiles.]

Gentleman

[Looks at them smiling]: You see I made even you laugh—is that easy? [All grow serious. Polly sighs.]

Tilly

No, it's not easy. Did you laugh, Polly?

Polly

Sure, a lot. Did you?

Tilly

I did. [Imitating an instrument, he plays with his lips a melody at once sad and gay.]

Jackson