JINNY. We had to pay awfully for things! I wanted to try and smuggle,
but Jack wouldn't let me!
MR. TILLMAN. I'm afraid _we_ must go!
[_ALL rise._
MRS. CULLINGHAM. What do you think the Inspector had the impudence to
ask me finally,--if I wanted to bring the dresses in as theatrical
properties!
[_They laugh._
MRS. TILLMAN. You must have some _gorgeous_ frocks!
MRS. CULLINGHAM. Oh, there are some _paillettes_! But who do you suppose
he took me for--Sarah Bernhardt!
TILLMAN. [_Looking at his watch._] I don't wish to interrupt this vital
political conversation, but, Susan, if you don't want to miss the
seven-two train, too--!
MRS. TILLMAN. [_Rising._] Oh, no, we mustn't do that. Good-by. [_To MRS.
CULLINGHAM, shaking hands._] It's nice to see you again, anyway. Is Ruth
better?
MRS. CULLINGHAM. I'm sorry to say--I don't think she is--good-by.
[_To MR. TILLMAN, who says good-by_--_general good-bys._
MRS. TILLMAN. [_To JINNY._] You want me to tell your father?
JINNY. Yes, it's better; it does make him jealous if he thinks I tell
you things and keep secrets from him.
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