Dick. I don’t read plays, sir; I produce ’em.

Ned. But if you did read them——

Dick. Then I shouldn’t produce ’em.

Alma. I’ve read it, Mr. Dick, and it’ll do for me.

Dick. Do for me, too, I expect. All you’ve read is your part.

Alma. My part’s the play.

Dick. I thought as much. Good evening. (Exit, R.)

Alma. Ned, it might please Sir Humphrey if you met him. Won’t you come with me? (going up, C.)

Re-enter Lucy, R.

Ned. Go with you? With pleasure.