 Lefty pretends that Jessica has rented the house to the Hubbells while she is on tour, and, when a disappointed Melinda discloses that she has no money, offers her one of the servants' rooms for the night.Lefty promises Melinda that her mother will return home soon, and then informs Jessica of her daughter's arrival.He then suggests that she come to the house the next night when the Hubbells will be giving a party attended by many Broadway performers.