(Everard comes down L. C.)
Margaret. Oh, what is it? Another attack, Joseph?
Sir J. (flourishing the paper and pointing to a paragraph) Here, here, who has done this? I say, who has done this?
Everard. (amazed at his vehemence) Why, uncle—
Margaret. (rushing up with smelling salts) Joseph, you know you should not get excited!
Sir J. (shaking her off) Leave me alone! Go away! I want to know how it got into the papers! (cross to C.) Who said it? Who?
Margaret. (R. C.) Said what, Joseph dear? What has happened?
Sir J. (C. fiercely) There's an announcement here that I mean to resign the House, and give up the Bar!
Margaret. Oh! That wretched man must have put it in!
Sir J. (glaring at her) Man! What man?