Blith. Where is he?
Sel. Tompkins, the duellist!
Blith. Excuse my third visit, but I beg to remind you that I have not got it yet.
Sel. The hat? I forgot all about it, in my many troubles! (Aloud.) Sir, permit me to apologize; it is my fault alone! (To Dibbs.) Where’s his hat?
Dibbs. I’ll go and look for it, sir. The old cough-drop don’t mean to go without his kady! (Exit Dibbs to Fred’s room, L. 2 E.)
Blith. (aside). Poor young man, I treated him too harshly! But it was all a misunderstanding! (To Selwyn.) You quite comprehend, don’t you? The gentleman said he was already engaged to my girl; that’s why I consented. You are sure you understand?
Sel. (aside). I can’t say I do—but that’s a detail.
Blith. So I have come back to see him—besides, I want my hat.
Sel. (aside). He seems very fond of his old headgear.