Philip. You cannot tell how long this business may last; it grows late, and I am in haste.
Clerk. Not long, I dare say—-Be seated, Mr. Brook. [Both sit down]. Indeed the future alliance of My Lord's family and yours——
Philip. By what means?
Clerk. By the marriage of Miss Fleffel with your brother.
Philip [surprised]. So! [Politely) I did not know it before [looks at his watch].
Clerk. It will afford My Lord great satisfaction, as the honour of your company——
Philip. It grows very late; must I wait long?
Clerk. No, Sir! but [pointing to the chair], be so kind——
Philip. Pardon me, I cannot sit—[aside] my blood, my blood——
Clerk. Are you indisposed?