Trelawny of The "Wells": A Comedietta in Four Acts

by Arthur Wing Pinero

Yes.

[Tom places the throne-chair behind Sir William, who sinks into it.]

Sir William.

Thank ye; much obleeged. [To Imogen.] Sit. [Imogen hurriedly fetches the stool and seats herself beside the throne-chair. Sir William produces his snuff-box.] You are astonished at seeing me here, I dare say?

Tom.

Not at all.

Sir William.

[Glancing at Tom.] Addressing the lady. [To Imogen.] You are surprised to see me?

Imogen.

Very.