Mrs. Upjohn.

All agog. Yes, Lil? Lily seats herself upon the settee without speaking. Yes, dearie; yes? Advancing to the centre table. ’Ave they given you your choice?

Lily.

Dully. No; they’ve given me no choice.

Mrs. Upjohn.

Advancing further. Wot——?

Lily.

Nicko’s going out to South Africa, mother.

Mrs. Upjohn.

South Africa!