Miss Paysley—And I wasn’t honest about another thing. We’ve met four times—I remember them all. (Aside.) I’ve been a beast to him. Mrs. Orton shan’t have him to hurt. And Millicent—— All women are cats!
Mr. Jarvis—So do I. The first time you were nice to me, and the second time you were nice——
Miss Paysley—Because of Millicent.
Mr. Jarvis—And the third time—you snubbed me. I suppose that was because of Millicent, too.
Miss Paysley (aside)—It was because of Mrs. Orton. (Aloud, with conviction and blushing.) And to-night I’ve been—simply horrid.
Mr. Jarvis—To-night you’ve told me more of my fortune than you’ve any idea. (Aside.) She’s adorable when she blushes!
Miss Paysley (still red)—I’ve been an impertinent, meddling thing!
Mr. Jarvis—You’ve taught me a great deal. I’m going to follow my good impulses to the end—beginning now. So please look quickly in your own hand and tell me if a man with a character like a layer cake has a great influence on your life?
Miss Paysley—I told you you followed the line of least resistance.