Daniel (feelingly). Whew! What a woman! (Falls on Chesterfield.)

(Evangeline peeps downstairs.)

Evangeline. Has she gone?

Daniel. Yes, thank Heaven. I say, Vangy, she is a very objectionable woman.

Evangeline (coming down). I know—we all loathe her. Now at last I can talk to you alone. (Sits beside him.)

Daniel. Look here, Evangeline, I know exactly what you are going to say, and I settle it all on Griggs, if you like. He'll take it, he's a Scotsman.

Evangeline. How did you know?

Daniel. Instinct, my dear, pure instinct.

Evangeline (rises). Let's talk it all over.

Daniel (rises and goes L.). No, not now, I must go up to my room.