Tarver.

[To The Dean.] We waited to say—good-morning.

The Dean.

[Taking his hand, abstractedly.] How kind! Good-morning!

Darbey.

Six o’clock sharp, Dean?

The Dean.

At six, punctually. Salome, represent me by escorting these gentlemen to the gate. [Salome, Tarver, and Darbey go out. Sheba is following slyly when The Dean looks up from his papers.] Sheba!

Sheba.

Papsey!