Mabel.

He went to Putney after luncheon to see your friend Mr. Kent. Have you seen him lately?

Hilda.

John? I saw him at the Martins yesterday.

Mabel.

[Slyly.] I meant Mr. Kent.

Hilda.

[Indifferently.] Yes. He called the other day. [To change the conversation.] You're unusually silent, Mr. Brackley.

Brackley.

[Smiling.] I have nothing whatever to say.