Yardsley (turning sharply about). Eh? Somebody spoke my name. Aman, too. Great heavens! I hope Jennie's friend Hicks isn't here.I don't want to have a scene with Hicks. (Discovering Barlow.) 0h--ah--why--hullo, Barlow! You here?

Barlow (impatiently, aside). Hang it! Yardsley's here too! Theman's always turning up when he's not wanted. (Aloud.) Ah! why,Bob, how are you? What're you doing here?

Yardsley. What do you suppose--tuning the piano? I'm here because Iwant to be. And you?

Barlow. For the same reason that you are.

Yardsley (aside). Gad! I hope not. (Aloud.) Indeed? The greatmind act again? Run in the same channel, and all that? Glad to seeyou. (Aside.) May the saints forgive me that fib! But this fellowmust be got rid of.

Barlow (embarrassed). So'm I. Always glad to look at myself--I meanyou--anywhere. Won't you sit down?