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Ed. (cautiously). Cash in advance?

G. C. (promptly). Yes.

Ed. Very well, then. I’m your man.

(G. C. hands Ed. five-dollar bill, and receives two dollars back as change. Exit G. C., L. Enter William Randall, L.)

William Randall. Is Mr. Clark in?

Ed. No, sir; but as his substitute I shall be happy to serve you.

W. R. You must know, sir, that I have been laboring for some years past on the preparation of a remedy for dyspepsia. At length, after great labor and research, I have prepared a pill which I am sure will prove an infallible cure in the most obstinate cases. I have the pleasure, sir, of presenting you with a box of Dr. William Randall’s Anti-Dyspepsia Pills (passes box to him).

Ed. Thank you.

Dr. R. (preparing to leave). By the way, I suppose you will favor me with a notice?

Ed. (hesitating). Ye-es.

(Exit Dr. R., L.)

(Ed. sits down to write. After a moment’s pause Ephraim Simpson, who has been writing (when not gazing at visitors), starts up.)

E. S. Well, Mister Editor, how’s that? (handing him a paper.)