[To O'Dwyer.] My dear O'Dwyer, there is no riot, there is no confusion—

Imogen.

[To O'Dwyer.] Except the riot and confusion you are making.

Tom.

You know, you're admirably earnest, O'Dwyer, but a little excitable.

O'Dwyer.

[Calming himself.] Oh, I beg your pardon, I'm sure. [Emphatically.] My system is, begin as you mean to go on.

Imogen.

But we don't mean to go on like that.

Tom.