Smith. I know I ain’t a Scotchman born.

Jean. I dinna think sae muckle the waur o’ ye even for that; if ye would just let me be.

[Hunt (entering behind, aside). Are they thick? Anyhow, it’s a second chance.]

Smith. But he won’t last, Jean, and when he leaves you, you come to me. Is that your taste in pastry? That’s the kind of harticle that I present.

Hunt (surprising them as in Tableau I.). Why, you’re the very parties I was looking for!

Jean. Mercy me!

Smith. Damn it, Jerry, this is unkind.

Hunt. [Now this is what I call a picter of good fortune.] Ain’t it strange I should have dropped across you comfortable and promiscuous like this?

Jean (stolidly). I hope ye’re middling weel, Mr. Hunt? (Going.) Mr. Smith!

Smith. Mrs. Watt, ma’am! (Going.)