Sel. Yes—es! (Aside.) I don’t like his eye!
Blith. I have merely called for a little explanation——
Sel. (aside and looking off). If my wife comes now I’m done for!
Blith. (aside). He seems to take no notice! (Louder.) Sir, I have called for the purpose——
Sel. Hush! Not so loud!
Blith. I beg pardon. (Aside.) Somebody ill, I suppose. (Aloud.) There has been a little misunderstanding about a hat——
Sel. (looking off). My wife! It’s all over! (He collapses.)
Enter Mrs. Selwyn, L. U. E.
Mrs. S. Oh! I beg pardon! I thought you were alone.
Sel. (confused). So I am—no, I mean—I wish I were!