Tom.

[Seizing her hands and swinging her round.] I may be wealthy, sweet Rebecca![Embracing her.] I may be rich and honored!

Mrs. Mossop.

Oh, have done! [Releasing herself.] My lodgers do take such liberties——

Tom.

[At the door, grandly.] Beccy, half a scuttle of coal, to start with.

[He goes out, leaving the door slightly open.]

Mrs. Mossop.

[Knocking at the center door.] Miss Trelawny, my dear! Miss Trelawny!

[The door opens, a few inches.]