Perkins. Guess so--I'm ready.

Bradley. I'll go out to the corner and see if there's any sign ofMrs. Bradley. [Exit.

Mrs. Perkins (who has been gazing out of window for some moments). Ido wish Emma would come. I can't understand how women can do thesethings. Riding down here all alone at night! It is perfectlyridiculous!

Yardsley (rolling Perkins's wheel into middle of chamber). Czar wheel,eh?

Perkins (meekly). Yes--best going--they tell me.

Barlow. Can't compare with the Alberta. Has a way of going topieces like the "one-hoss shay"--eh, Bob?