And then, like a prudent man,

Take the little girl off too—like Charley Ross!

[Hurries the rest of the things into the table-cloth, stopping occasionally to express his approval of his great plan by sundry slaps and nods. Enter Jenny with a tray of luncheon, nicely set. She stands in the doorway amazed.]

Jenny.

Mr. Algernon St. Clair,

Why—what are you doing there?

Jimmy B.

Only clearing off the things to help you, dear.

Jenny.

But the table's large enough.