[Throws his book into Perkins's lap.

Perkins. I tell you--

Mrs. Perkins. Just this once, Teddy--please--for me.

Yardsley. You owe it to your position, Perkins. You are the onlyman here that knows anything about anything. You've frequently saidso. You were doing it all, anyhow, you know--and you're host--theaudience are your guests--and you're so clever and--

Perkins. But--

Enter Jennie.