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Rh in the story of the infelicity Mr. Frohman hinted at. I would like to know her.”

“Don’t you expect to see her when the play is finished?”

“She says she wishes me not to know her.”

“But she will have to come to rehearsals?”

“I must ask her about that. Maybe she will come, then.”

“You write to her?”

“Oh, yes. I have to keep her in touch with my progress.”

“I thought you told her to keep out.”

“I did. But she has been so agreeable about it that I decided to keep her posted as I went along.”

Bambi rose.

“I’ve no doubt she is very fascinating,” she said, coldly.

“You don’t object to my interest in her?”

“Object? My dear Jarvis, you may be interested in all the women in creation without any objection from me!”

“And you have the same freedom?”

“Naturally. Now let’s get to work. I was surprised at what you said about the young musician in the book. I thought he was so real.”