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The Worsted Man if we did wire Dugan & Bunkum for seven young men by return mail. Prudence. They have better - looking ones at Harris & Peters. Priscilla. Oh no, Prudence. The Harris & Peters men are so sort of common, don t you think ? For perfect gentlemen Wilkins & Jones are Susanna. Haven t any of you any brothers we can send for? Janette. I have one, but he is only seven, and an enfant terrible at that. But where is Impatience this morning? She hasn t joined us for three or four days past. What do you suppose she is up to? Marianna. I haven t an idea she s so mysterious about her plans. I [The elevator door opens. IMPA TIENCE emerges. Impatience. Good - morning, every body. Anybody lend me a fiance this morning ? It s a glorious day for a walk. 9