Yardsley. Nor I. I simply differ sometimes, that's all. I neverhad an unpleasant word with Jack in my life. Did I, Jack?

Barlow. Never. I always avoid a fracas, however great theprovocation.

Dorothy (desperately). Then let us have a cup of tea together and bemore sociable. I sometimes have always noticed that tea promotes sociability--haven't you, Mr. Yardsley?

Yardsley. Always. (Aside.) Among women.

Barlow. What say?

[Dorothy rises and rings the bell for Jennie.