... II. Scene Conservatory at the house of Lady Paddington, in Grosvenor Gardens. Time 11 p.m. Enter from ball-room the Hon. Jack and Mrs. Legion, the honeymoon well over. ISABEL. Oh, this is delightful! Those rooms were making me feel quite faint. JACK. We have it all to ourselves here. If you sit down a moment I 'll bring you an ice. Isabel. Following him with lier eyes.) And they say that a ...

... hi. Scene: Drawing-room at Lady Killjoy's, Albert Gate. Time A quarter to two p.m. Present The hostess, Lady Mondaine, Miss Broadhavcnford, and the Dean of Dulwich. MISS BROADHAVENFORD (who has had time to grow tired of the name). So we are to sec your son at luncheon, dear Lady Killjoy? LADY KILLJOY. Yes, I expected him earlier. 1 ou hare newer met Isabel, I beliere t Miss Broad haven ford. ...

... OFF EYDE. SCENE: The deck of the yacht Semiramis. HE (lolling on deck chair). I can't think what you see in that fellow Bourget; I never could read him. Siie without looking up). You should buy a translation. He. Thanks Intrigue at three francs fifty and a death in a convent. I learnt it all with my catechism. She. And I didn't but I 'm making up for lost time. IIe [rolling cigarette). In my ...

... . BY MRS. STEEL. Scene India. Her sitting-room ivith the late afternoon sun sending bars of light and shadow across the floor. A native servant awaiting orders at the open French window, which gives on a verandah set ivith sweet-scented English flowers. She. The drawing-room, did you say Show him in here. \_She rises from the writing-table, goes over to the fireplace, sweeps up the wood ashes, ...

... . Hilly {in horrified whisper Mamma, Willie is an infidel Mamma An infidel Dilly Yes he don't believe there 'r, any Santa Claus. Puck. ...

... . Member's Wife Very earnest and full of information. Country Cousin Very excitable and frivolous, but anxious to appear quite at home. M. W. Now, I want to give you a few preliminary explanations, so that you may have a broad outline. C. C. (interrupting) Oh, Auntie! who is that funny man m the wig just coming m Is it Harcourt or Balfour f M. W. No, no that 's the Speaker. Lowers her tone.) ...

... A STKONGr MEASURE. Baby Vander. The wildest, jollies/ girl in Baltimore. Hee Mother. Well in hand, Geoege. Engaged to Baby, now and then. Scene The handsomest suite of rooms in the Metropole. Baby Vander. Well, you 're just the meanest white woman that ever lived-- there! (She goes out furious, slams the door, and flings herself on the bed in her mother's room.) I don't care if she is my ...

... DONEC GKATUS EEAM TIBL Me. Riciiahd Marsland Mrs. Richard Marsland A Guard. Scene A railway carriage. Mrs. Marsland alone. GUARD. Here you are, Sir. Quick as you can, please. Right away, there! [Enter Marsland hurriedly. RICHARD MARSLAND. Good heavens-- Kitty! Mrs. Marsland [in a freezing tone). I heg your pardon K. M. I beg yours, I am sure. I should have said, if I spoke at all, Mrs. ...

... BEBE. Scene A lumber-room in a large London house. Time A winter afternoon. Mrs. James Walton Captain Graham. She You said you didn't mind dust and cobwebs, so here they are. Don't you dare to sneeze! He. Shouldn't think of sneezing. She. Good boy! It was a brilliant idea of yours to think of that old fancy dress which I wore years ago at the Militia ball. He. Before you were married, Bebe. ...

... A CEUCIAL TEST. A DIALOGUE. Characters: A Sportsman; a Pretty Woman. Scene: Close of a wet First in a shooting-box. The speakers sit before a hall fire. A click of billiard-balls resounds from an open door. SHE (to herself). A drenching walk over a turnip-field in the morning; an afternoon in the house yawning; an evening of men sleepy and stupid as owls! He {to himself). A frosty spring, a ...

... . Siie A modern young woman. IIe A would-be poet. Scene A dinner party. She (suddenly). Have you been to the south this year? He (startled). The south? Oh! --er --the south of what? She (surprised). Why, the south of France-- the Riviera. He (smiling weakly). Oh 110, 110 I didn't. She (enthusiastically). I love Monte Carlo. So much excitement Such a good carnival Such splendid battles He (at ...

... . Train at Main Line departure platform. Heads out of every window small croivd to see the heads go off. Engine, knowing it has to leave in ten minutes, is taking a good square meal nf finals. Young Lady on platform). Well, good-bye, 'Arryut. They kiss.) Remember me to all, won't you Harriet (in carriage). I won't forget. Waggishly Give my best love to your friend, Mr. Thing-me-bob, when you ...