[Returning promptly.] I beg your pardon, aunt.

Miss Gower.

Really, Arthur—-!

Sir William.

[Rapping upon the table.] Tsch, tsch, tsch!

Miss Gower.

Forgive me, William. [They play.]

Sir William.

[Intent upon his cards.] My snuff-box, Arthur; be so obleeging as to search for it.

Arthur.