Good morning, Wormington.

Mr. Wormington.

The charge sheet.

Mr. Posket.

Sit down.

[Mr. Wormington puts on his spectacles; Mr. Posket also attempts to put on his spectacles, but hurts the bridge of his nose, winces, and desists.

Mr. Posket.

[To himself.] My nose is extremely painful. [To Mr. Wormington.] You have a bad cold I am afraid, Wormington—bronchial?

Mr. Wormington.

Ahem! Well—ah—the fact is—you may have noticed how very chilly the nights are.