Unless the restoration is immediately commenced the spire will certainly crumble.

Georgiana.

Then it’s a match between you and the spire which parts first. Gus, will you let your little sister lend you a hand?

The Dean.

My dear Georgiana, impossible!

Georgiana.

No, no—not out of my own pocket. Come here. [She takes his arm and whispers in his ear.] Can you squeeze a pair of ponies?

The Dean.

Can I what?

Georgiana.