Blith. Eh? (Aside.) An excitable young man! (Aloud.) How’s your father?
Capt. K. When we last heard from Ballybog—that was two weeks ago——
Blith. Two weeks!
Capt. K. You know he was over there, did you not?
Blith. I cannot say I did! (Aside.) It isn’t Selwyn’s son at all! (Aloud.) Might I inquire your name, sir?
Capt. K. Didn’t ye know it? Captain Katskill, of the 55th—the fighting 55th!
Blith. (as if he recognized him). Oh! indeed, I am delighted to hear it! (Aside.) Who is he?
Capt. K. You can, of course, guess the object of my visit?
Blith. Well, yes—and on the other hand no! (Aside.) He evidently knows me. (Aloud.) Of course, I should be in a better position to answer if——
Capt. K. Sir, excuse egotism, but in such a position as mine it is necessary to talk of one’s self! I am an only son.