[Ablett is now going about pouring out the ale. Occasionally he drops his glove, misses it, and recovers it.]

Telfer.

[To Imogen.] Miss Parrott, my dear, follow the counsel of one who has sat at many a "good man's feast"—have a little 'am.

Imogen.

Thanks, Mr. Telfer. [Mrs. Telfer returns.]

Mrs. Telfer.

Sitting down to table in my absence! [To Telfer.] How is this, James?

Telfer.

We are pressed for time, Violet, my love.

Rose.