Yardsley (with a furtive glance at Jennie). Ha, ha! What an absurdslip! Did I say feathers? I meant--I meant leaves, of course. Allthe leaves on the dusters are turning.

Barlow. I don't believe you know what you do mean. Who ever heardof leaves on dusters? What are dusters? Do you know, Miss Dorothy?

[As he turns to Miss Andrews, Yardsley tries to wave Jennie away.She beckons with her arms more wildly than ever, and Yardsleysilently speaks the words, "Go away."

Dorothy. I'm sure I don't know of any tree by that name, but thenI'm not a--not a what?

Yardsley (with a forced laugh). Treeologist

Dorothy. What are dusters, Mr. Yardsley?