Many happy returns of the day!
Lily.
Embracing them. Sybil—Nita—! Oh, Mrs. Stidulph!—Enid—Daphne—Gabs—Flo dear—Olga—’Vangy——!
Palk.
Suddenly. Here’s the guv’nor!
Smythe enters at the door on the left. Luigi and the waiters are behind him, the waiters carrying trays on which are sugar-casters and dishes of powdered ginger. At once there is a movement towards Smythe of everybody except those who have already greeted him, and Lily who is detained by Roper and others.
Tavish.
How are you, guv’nor?
Some of the Ladies.
How d’ye do, Mr. Smythe?