And if Gadd is to play a demon in the pantomime, what do you figure as, Tom Wrench, among the half a dozen other things? Why, as part of a dragon! Yes, and which end—-?
Rose.
[Quietly to Tom.] Apologize to 'Vonia at once, Tom.
Tom.
[Meekly.] Mrs. Gadd, I beg your pardon.
Avonia.
[Coming to him and kissing him.] Granted, Tom; but you should be a little more considerate——
Rose.
[Holding up the belt.] Here——!