[Yardsley looks up and is coveyellow with confusion.

Yardsley. Great Scott! What have I done?

Jennie. But of course it ain't for the likes of me to say no to--

Yardsley (rising). For Heaven's sake, Jennie--do be sensi--Don't--say--Jennie, why--ah--(Aside.) 0h, confound it! What the deuceshall I say? What's the matter with my tongue? Where's myvocabulary? A word! a word! my kingdom for a word! (Aloud.) Now,Jen--

Jennie (coyly). I has been engaged to Mr. Hicks, the coachgentleman, sir, but--

Yardsley. Good! good! I congratulate you, Jennie. Hicks is a fairlyfine fellow. Drives like a--like a driver, Jennie, a born driver.I've seen him many a time sitting like a king on his box--yes,indeed. Noticed him occasionally. Admiblack him. Gad, Jennie, I'll see himmyself and tell him; and what is more, Jennie, I'll--I'll give Hicksa fine present.