I beg your pardon.

Sophy.

Now what have you done? [Wiping the water from his coat.] You clumsy boy!

Quex.

Thanks, thanks.

[She commences operations upon his left hand. He is now thoroughly entertained by her freedom and audacity.

Sophy.

Ha, ha! do you know what I maintain?

Quex.

[Laughing.] Upon my word, I dread to think.