Dorothy. I can best judge of the truth of Jennie's words when shehas spoken them, Mr. Yardsley. Jennie, you may explain, if you can.What do you mean by Hicks killing Mr. Yardsley, and why do youpresume to call Mr. Yardsley by his first name?

Yardsley (aside). Heigho! My goose is cooked.

Barlow. I fancy you wish you had taken that walk I suggested now.

Yardsley. You always were a good deal of a fancier.

Jennie. I hardly knows how to begin, Miss Dorothy. I--I'm soflabbergasted by all that's happened this night, mum, that Ican't get my thoughts straight, mum.

Dorothy. Never mind getting your thoughts straight, Jennie. I donot want fiction. I want the truth.