Dodo, dear, you were snoring.

Sir George.

Oh, I say, you could 'a told me that by-and-by.

Aubrey.

You want a cigar, George; come into the billiard-room. [Giving his arm to Lady Orreyed.] Cayley, bring Paula.

[Aubrey and Lady Orreyed go out.

Sir George.

[Rising.] Hey, what! Billiard-room! [Looking at his watch.] How goes the——? Phew! 'Ullo, 'Ullo! Whisky and potass!

[He goes rapidly after Aubrey and Lady Orreyed. Paula resumes playing.

Paula.