Bill. Hooray! Now, I'll get the roses in my cheeks! (exit at door Left; Peggy closes window and sound of singing stops).
Peggy. It's a crime that child isn't in the country!
Will (drawing her to table). What do you think of my fourth act?
Peggy. Why dear, it's just as I said about Act One, you need more life in the scene, more variety and color.
Will. But how can it be got?
Peggy. I told you before—you must bring in Gladys.
Will. Gladys at this stage of the play?
Peggy. Of course! You're bringing home Belle, and you want a character contrast—the daughter of the tenements and the princess of the plutocracy. Gladys is still in love with Jack, and here he's coming home with another girl!
Will. Oh, Peggy, that's so cheap!
Peggy. Wait, Will—let me work it out for you. I can show you what I mean. Let me have your pencil.