Lukyn!

Lukyn.

I will! Another job for you, Posket.

Mr. Posket.

[With dignity.] I beg your pardon, in the event of such a deplorable occurrence, I should not occupy my present position. Go on, sir.

Lukyn.

Horace Vale and I are prepared to stand the brunt of our misdeeds. But, Posket, there are ladies in the case.

Mr. Posket.

In the annals of the Mulberry Street Police Court such a circumstance is not unprecedented.