The Dean.

No, no—I cannot allow it!

Georgiana.

Tris! My brother Gus doesn’t want us to be merry at his expense.

[They both laugh.

The Dean.

[Trying to silence them.] No, no! I forbid it! Hush!

Sir Tristram.

Why, Jedd, there’s no harm in laughter, for those who laugh or those who are laughed at.

Georgiana.