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Mr. S. But that will not suit me. Perhaps I should wish to play when some one else was using it. No, I must have one in my own room. (Earnestly.) I’m willing to pay extra for it—five, fifteen, or even fifty dollars a week, rather than not to have it.

Mrs. J. Certainly; if you are willing to pay for it I will have one put into your room for you.

Mr. S. You relieve my mind greatly. I will be here to commence boarding to-morrow. Here is my card. (Passes it.) Good-morning, ladies.

(Exit hastily, L.)

A. What a strange man! It isn’t often that one meets with a person who sets so little value on money.

Mrs. J. His name is as strange as his actions.

A. (with curiosity). What is it?

Mrs. J. Zachary Winfield Taylor Scott.

A. (with interest). Perhaps he is a son of General Scott. I’ve heard it said that the families of great men are often eccentric.

(Bell rings. Enter Jethro Burbank, L.)

Jethro Burbank. I’ve come to see as how, could I get boarded.

Mrs. J. We have some rooms still vacant, if the price is such as to suit you.