Listen. [Reading.] “It will be especially delightful to me, as I believe I am an old friend of your wife and of her first husband. You may recall me to her recollection by reminding her that I am the Captain Lukyn who stood sponsor to her boy when he was christened at Baroda.”

Agatha Posket.

[Giving a loud scream.] Oh!

Mr. Posket.

My dear!

Agatha Posket.

I’ve twisted my foot.

Mr. Posket.

How do nuts come into the drawing-room?