Rand. Here is a nice position. Is Steve crazy?
Hud. [aside to Shr.]. Here, you damned blackmailer. Here's your money. Now get out, and don't let me see you here again.
Shr. Well, I should have enjoyed the party, but I need the money, so I'll go. [To the others] Ladies, I'm very sorry, but I find I have a sudden engagement, so I can't keep company wid you to de ball to-night. I'm all broke up about it, but I hope I'll see you again. Be good to yourselves. Good-by. Good-by, Hudson, ta-ta.
[Exit Prof. Shreedy.]
Mrs. H. Why, Steve, what is the matter?
Hud. I will explain to you some other time. Let me present Mr. Randolph, mother, and my sister. Mr. Randolph is one of my best friends. I owe him a great deal. Are you going in to the Assembly, Jack?
Rand. [decidedly embarrassed]. No, I can't. There is a dress rehearsal at the Pud; a dress rehearsal, you know, and I must go right round to it now. I just came in for a moment. If you will excuse——
Hud. Oh, nonsense! Stay a little while. Take your coat off.
Rand. [aside to Hud.] Shut up, you jackass!
Miss H. [looking at Randolph's rubber boots]. Is it raining, Mr. Randolph?