Jennie. Not in them words, Mr. Yardsley; but you did say as howyou'd see him yourself and give him a present. You did indeed, Mr.Yardsley, as you was a-standin' on that there Proossian rug.

Dorothy. Did you, Mr. Yardsley?

[Yardsley buries his face in his hands and groans.

Barlow. Not so ready with your explanations now, eh?

Dorothy. Mr. Barlow, really I must ask you not to interfere. Didyou say that, Mr. Yardsley?

Yardsley. I did, but--