MRS. BROWN. With who?
AUGUS. Only think of the consequences if he should surprise us together!
MRS. BROWN. Who are you talking of?
AUGUS. Haven’t you seen him, then? Don’t you know he’s returned?
MRS. BROWN. How am I to understand who it is you mean?
AUGUS. (whispers) He is now in the house.
MRS. BROWN. Who—who, I say?
AUGUS. (whispers) Your husband!
MRS. BROWN. Vandyke! My dear Vandyke come home—and now in the house—without my having seen him! I can’t believe it. (imploringly) Don’t keep me in suspense—say, what does it all mean?