END OF THE FIRST ACT.

THE SECOND ACT

The drawing-room at Taverner, the Parker-Jennings’ place in Cheshire. Large French windows lead out on to the garden. Mrs. Parker-Jennings, magnificently dressed, is standing in the middle of the room. Parker-Jennings comes in, rubbing his hands.

Parker-Jennings.

The band has come, my dear, and they’re ready to start playing the moment any one turns up.

Mrs. Parker-Jennings.

’Ave you told ’em about the Pomeranian anthem?

Parker-Jennings.

What do you think, my dear?

Mrs. Parker-Jennings.