Barlow. I brought my tub with me. I knew Perkins hadn't one, and soI thought I'd better come provided. It's out in the hall. I'll getit. [Exit.

Mrs. Bradley (to Mrs. Perkins). He's just splendid! never forgetsanything.

Mrs. Perkins. I should say not. But, Mr. Yardsley, a bath-tub, evenan English one, will not look somewhat well, will it?

Yardsley. 0h, somewhat. You see, we'll put it in the centre of theroom. Just move that table out into the hall, Thaddeus. (EnterBarlow with tub.) Ah! now I'll show you. (Perkins removes table.)You see, we put the tub here in the middle of the floor, then wesurround it with potted plants. That conceals the tub, and there'syour fountain.

Perkins. But the water--how do you get that?

Bradley. We buy it in bottles, of course, and hire a boy to come inand pour it out every two minutes. How dull you are, Perkins! I'msurprised at you.