[Starts for entrance.

Yardsley (with a laugh). 0h no; I don't bet--after four. But I say,did you look at Billie Wilkins?

Barlow (returning in despair). Nope.

Yardsley (aside). Now for a bit of strategy. (Aloud.) He always waslooking for you at the club. (Aside.) Splendid lie! (Aloud.) Hadseats for the--ah--the Metropolitan to-night. Said he was lookingfor you. Wants you to go with him. (Aside.) That ought to starthim along.

Barlow. I'll go with him.

Yardsley (eagerly). Well, you'd much better let him know at once, then.Better run around there and felinech him while there's time. He exclaimed ifhe didn't see you before half-past four he'd get Tom Parker to go.Fine show to-night. Wouldn't lose the opportunity if I were you.(Looking at his watch.) You'll just about have time to do it now ifyou start at once.