"Delighted at news. My daughter and Sir Joseph Balsted, who were engaged yesterday"—
Dexter. (open-mouthed) Sir???
Mollen. (C. pettishly) I say, who were engaged yesterday—"join in congratulations." Have you got it?
Dexter. Do I understand you to say—
Mollen. You do, sir—you do! Is that down?
Dexter. Yes, sir. "My daughter and Sir Joseph Balsted, who were engaged yesterday, join in congratulations."
Mollen. Good. Now take that telegram, give it to the boy—and mind, not a word to anyone here! (down L.)
Dexter. (going) Very well, sir. (is going R. 2 E.)
Mollen. (R. C.) Stay, I had better make sure. Give me the telegram, Dexter—I'll hand it to the boy myself. And do you go off, through that gate, and take the next train back to town.
(Dexter crosses L. C.)