The Magistrate: A Farce in Three Acts

by Arthur Wing Pinero

[Lugg has opened the door, taken a card from some one outside, and handed it to Mr. Wormington.

Mr. Wormington.

From cell No. 3.

[Handing the card to Mr. Posket.

Mr. Posket.

[Reading.] “Dear Posket, for the love of goodness see me before the sitting of the Court. Alexander Lukyn.” Poor dear Lukyn! What on earth shall I do?

Mr. Wormington.

Such a course would be most unusual.

Mr. Posket.