The Dean.

Is this the fruit of your seven years’ constant cookery at the Deanery?

Hannah.

Oh dear! I wouldn’t have done it, only this is your first offence!

The Dean.

My first offence, oh!

Hannah.

You’re not too old; I want to give you another start in life!

The Dean.

Another start! Woman, do you think I’ve no conscience? Do you think I don’t realize the enormity of the—of the difficulties in alighting from a vehicle in rapid motion?