Fred
I’m terrible sorry, Eddie. Gosh, I wish there was something I could do about it.
Edna
Snapping him up.
There is, Fred, if you felt like doing it.
Fred
What?
Edna
Are you going to be busy—after they hear the song?
Fred
Well, I’m afraid so—tonight. I got to work with Paul.
Edna
Well, then, before that. After Mr.Mr. Hart hears it. Oh, Fred, couldn’t I stay and hear it too?
Fred
Oh, no, Eddie. When Mr.Mr. Hart’s hearing a new number he can’t have nobody around. He’s got to consecrate.
Edna
Oh!
Fred
I’ll tell you what. You can wait in the reception room or somewheres, and the minute he’s heard it I’ll come and tell you what he says.
Edna
Oh, Fred, that’s grand! Then can we go somewhere together for a little while? Have a soda or something?