Waltz-music is heard, then a slight scream, and Lebanon, in full Highland costume, enters hastily.

Mr. Joseph Lebanon.

I wouldn’t ’ave ’ad it ’appen for ’alf a sovereign.

[The Munkittrick, a fiery old gentleman in Highland dress, enters.]

The Munkittrick.

Sir, I am most indignant!

Mr. Joseph Lebanon.

I’ve explained. I felt myself goin’ and I caught at what came nearest.

The Munkittrick.

My daughter came nearest.