I’m always dreadfully excited when I’m asked to sing. It’s as good as a carbonate of soda lozenge to me to be asked to sing. [To Blore.] My music is in my overcoat pocket.

[Blore crosses to the door.

Sheba.

And Mr. Darbey has brought his violin.

Tarver.

[In a rage, glaring at Darbey.] Hah! There now!

Darbey.

[To Blore.] You’ll find it in the hall.

[Blore goes out. The Dean dozes in a chair. Salome and Sheba talk to Georgiana at the table.

Tarver.