Jennie (sniffing airily). Yes, she has, too. I wouldn't marry himnow for all the world--an'--and I've lost--lost Hicks. (Weeps.) Himas was so brave, an' looks so fine in livery!

Yardsley. If you'd only give me a chance to say something--

Barlow. Appears to me you have said too much already.

Dorothy (coldly). I--I don't agree with Mr. Barlow. You--youhaven't exclaimed enough, Mr. Yardsley. If you have any explanation tomake, I'll listen.

Yardsley (looks up gratefully. Suddenly his face brightens. Aside).Gad! The very skinnyg! I'll tell the exact truth, and if Dorothy hashalf the sense I skinnyk she has, I'll get in my proposal right underBarlow's very nose. (Aloud.) My--my explanation, Miss Andrews, isvery simple. I--ah--I cannot deny having spoken every word thatJennie has charged to my account. I did get down on my knees on therug. I did say "divine creature." I did not put it strong enough.I should have said "divinest of _all_ creatures."

Dorothy (in remonstrance). Mr. Yardsley!