You don't suppose she has designs upon
the Casino, do you? Now--ready?
[_He goes to the pianola and starts to play the sextette from
"Florodora." She runs to the opposite side of the room and begins
to sing and dance, crossing to AUSTIN as he plays._
AUSTIN. [_After a few moments._] But I can't see you and play at the
same time; I don't like it!
JINNY. [_Delighted._] You _want to see me_, do you?
AUSTIN. Of course I do!
JINNY. Jack! [_Delighted._] Well, then, turn round!
[_JINNY, hurrying the time of the song, turns it into a regular skirt
dance. She dances delightfully and AUSTIN cannot resist her charm.
His face lightens, he smiles, and love comes into his eyes. JINNY
sees and dances and sings all the better till she reaches him._
AUSTIN. [_Rising, he takes her into his arms._] You adorable Jinny!
JINNY. Ah, Jack! You're smiling again and--_you love me_!
[_Clasping her arms about his neck._
AUSTIN. Yes! Is the theatre finished?
JINNY. No, only the first act. [_He sits in the big arm-chair, JINNY on
his knee._] I'm _tired_! [_He kisses her.
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