[Coming forward, and picking up his newspaper.] Eh?

Pollitt.

That young lady and I are engaged to be married.

Quex.

Mr.—Valma?

Pollitt.

Yes, my lord. [Hotly.] And I very much object to her manicuring gentlemen.

Quex.

[Dryly.] Well, there you have a little something to discuss at home—before, and, perhaps, after marriage.

Pollitt.