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

by Arthur Wing Pinero

Mrs. Mossop.

[Surveying the apartment complacently.] And what a handsomely proportioned room it is, to be sure!

Ablett.

May I h'ask if I am to 'ave the honor of includin' my triflin' fee for this job in their weekly book?

Mrs. Mossop.

No, Ablett—a separate bill, please. The Telfers kindly give the use of their apartment, to save the cost of holding the ceremony at the "Clown" Tavern; but share and share alike over the expenses is to be the order of the day.

Ablett.

I thank you, ma'am. [Rubbing up the knives with a napkin.] You let fall the word "ceremony," ma'am——-

Mrs. Mossop.

Ah, Ablett, and a sad one—a farewell cold collation to Miss Trelawny.