They all remained silent and motionless during the next scene, each thinking his own thoughts.
Jim was uncomfortable.

He wanted to make good.

He sat with his elbows on his knees, grinning slightly, looking down.

At the next interval he stood up suddenly.
"It IS the chap--What ?" he exclaimed excitedly, looking round at his friends.
"Who ?" said Tanny.
"It IS he ?" said Josephine quietly, meeting Jim's eye.
"Sure!" he barked.
He was leaning forward over the ledge, rattling a programme in his hand, as if trying to attract attention.

Then he made signals.
"There you are!" he exclaimed triumphantly.