Aunt. What a relief!

Horace. What a relief!

Minnie. Auntie, isn’t that splendid luck?

Bella. Madame Louise hopes it will be in time.

Aunt. Just in time. Take it up to my room at once. (Exit Bella L.) I won’t keep you waiting any longer than I can help. You’ll find Horace such a delightful companion, so witty and entertaining. Oh, don’t speak to him, then you won’t get any uncivil answers. (Exit L.)

Horace. (After a pause, looks up from his paper) Got the jumps.

Minnie. You must have said something to upset her. She isn’t often like that.

Horace. I should hope not.

Minnie. She’ll be all right to-morrow.

Horace. That’s the worst of women, they’re so illogical, aren’t they?