Alma. I’ll get the part. (Exit, R.C.)

Dick. (coming down, C.) I thought she would. I’ve scored this time.

Ned. Have you considered what you’re doing, Dick?

Dick. (winks) Do you suppose I should talk in that way if I hadn’t found another woman? Catch a weazel!

Ned. Of course, I didn’t know that.

Dick. Blake did; saw it at a glance. That was what knocked her over. Clever woman! She’ll be a loss. (hat on sofa)

Ned. Irreparable.

Dick. Nothing’s irreparable in the female line. (crosses to R.)

Ned. Who is the other lady?