The Big Drum: A Comedy in Four Acts

by Arthur Wing Pinero

I think Madame de Chaumié wants you to do some little commissions for her. Kindly see her before you go to your room.

Bertram.

[To Miss Tracer, looking up.] No, no; don't.

Lady Filson.

[To Bertram.] Not?

Bertram.

My sister is engaged, mother.

Lady Filson.

Engaged?

Bertram.