Lukyn.

[Who has listened to Vale’s answers in helpless horror.] By George, well out of it!

[Charlotte totters across to Agatha Posket, who embraces her.

Lukyn.

[Taking down the overcoats and throwing one to Vale.] Vale, your coat.

Harris enters.

Harris.

[To Messiter.] Very sorry, sir; the two other gentlemen got clean off, through the back scullery door—old hands, to all appearance.

[Messiter stamps his foot, with an exclamation.

Agatha Posket.