Lady Twombley!

[He produces his pocketbook, opens it, and gives her a glimpse of the Bills.]

Lady Twombley.

The Bills! Oh!

[She makes a futile snatch at the pocketbook.]

Mr. Joseph Lebanon.

Lady Twombley, introduce me!

[Sir Julian enters, intent upon his speech, the MS. of which he carries in his hand.]

Sir Julian Twombley.

[To himself.] “I can conceive no position more agreeable to a Minister of the Crown——” [Seeing Lebanon.] Eh?