_Will. (Off.)_ What is it?

_Peggy._ You're sending him off! But where's the heart interest?

_Will._ It's coming right now!

_Peggy._ What's it to be?

_Will (appears Left with dishes in arms)._ Why, dearest, there's
only one thing it could be!

_Peggy._ What is that?

_Will._ You know I have only one heart-interest!

_Peggy (looks at him, then rises and steps to him, with Mss. in her
hand)._ You dear, sweet boy?

_Will (steps back out of sight)._ Look out for my dishes! _(as Peggy
follows off, sounds of kisses heard)_ My heart-interest! My dear,
blessed heart-interest! My only heart-interest in the world! _(Full
light rises slowly on the Play-play. The door of restaurant opens,
and Peggy appears in the entrance, as Belle, with a waitress's
costume. She stands gazing out, as if getting breath of fresh air,
being ill. Then she draws back and closes the door.)_

_Jack (enters Left)._ Gee, I never thought it would be as bad as
this! _(goes to window of restaurant)_ I've got to get something to
eat--there's no use talking about it! I don't believe that kid is