Sir William.

[To Tom.] Ah! [Tom retreats, getting behind Sir William's chair and looking down upon him.] The truth is, I am beginning to regret my association with ye.

Imogen.

[Her hand to her heart.] Oh—h—h—h!

Tom.

[Under his breath.] Oh! [Holding his fist over Sir William's head.] Oh—h—h—h!

Imogen.

[Piteously]. You—you don't propose to withdraw your capital, Sir William?

Sir William.

That would be a breach of faith, ma'am——