An' I say again, for them as is dull of hearin', we'll swop. After the unmaskin', you all will assemble here in this here room an' hear the noospaper read, advertisements an' all. _(Cheers.)_ An' in the meantime, I'm open to subscriptions in the form of promissory notes. Said notes shall be for the sum of one heapin', large tin cup of sugar, white or brown, to be paid to party of the first part--you all is party to the second part--to be paid to party of the first part inside twenty-four hours after the delivery of the goods, to wit, the noos. Said party of the first part hereby agreein' to send a man with a sack around to the cabins of said party of the second part an' collect face value of promissory note, to wit, one heapin', large tin cup of sugar, white or brown. Them that signs notes hears the noospaper read, them that don't, don't. Thankin' you kindly, one an' all, I remain, yours truly, an' am ready to take promissory notes here an' now. _(Cheers, laughter, and consent.)_ A VOICE But we haven't any pen or ink, Dave. DAVE HARNEY You've got to sit up all night to get up earlier than Dave Harney in the mornin'. Here you are. _(Draws pen, inkstand, and paper pad from pockets.)_ An' you might as well sign first, young feller. _(The signing of notes begins, Dave Harney, with ink and paper, passing from one to another as the rout breaks up and starts back to ballroom for next dance.)_ _(Pausing in doorway to left.)_ Just as easy--like shooting fish in a bucket. _(Goes out.)_ _(Enter Mrs. Eppingwell on arm of Vanderlip, who is still in domino. They promenade, talking, about room. They are followed by Loraine Lisznayi, masked and magnificently costumed, who keeps her eyes on them and betrays keen interest in them.)_ MRS. EPPINGWELL Wasn't it funny I guessed you, Mr. Vanderlip, in that first dance? VANDERLIP You have a good eye. MRS. EPPINGWELL And possibly I really wanted to find you, you know. VANDERLIP _(Awkwardly, but pleased.)_ Hum, yes, I suppose so. And I was looking for you, too, hard as I could. MRS. EPPINGWELL You'd never guess how I guessed you. _(He shakes his head.)_ It is very simple. You are the same height as Captain Eppingwell. _(She laughs merrily.)_ VANDERLIP _(Looking at dance-card.)_ Hello, I haven't the next dance with you! MRS. EPPINGWELL No, that's promised to--well, to somebody else. VANDERLIP But the next after is mine. MRS. EPPINGWELL _(Looking at dance-card.)_ And the next after that. I'm almost afraid I'm dancing too much with you. What will people say? VANDERLIP _(Pleased, and eagerly.)_ Ah, but they don't know who we are. MRS. EPPINGWELL They will after the unmasking. Then they will remember us together so much. VANDERLIP _(As though struck by a thought of something else.)_ What time will they unmask? MRS. EPPINGWELL Two o'clock. And _(Looks at card.)_ there is a waltz after that I should like. You do waltz so well, Mr. Vanderlip. VANDERLIP