"He doesn't like you."
"He took us seriously the other day?"
"He did."
"Jealous, is he? That isn't why he is in New York?"
"Oh, no! He went to sell a play."
"Belasco refused it?"
"Yes, and two others. The Parkes have it now. They are going to take it."
"That's good."
"Jarvis may have to stay in the city for some time. He doesn't know any one. He hates cities. I suspect he is economizing too much to be comfortable. I thought maybe you would look him up—keep an eye on him."
"I should be delighted to, if you think he doesn't dislike me too much."