Fle. You astound me.

Con. Perhaps it’s his birthday.

Hol. Oh! Lord!

Fle. (to HOLDER.) Can’t you make it out?

Hol. I’d come to the tag, sir; the tag!

Fle. (aside.) I can’t make him out.

Hol. Your conversation distracts me.

Fle. Then copy it in my study. (pointing to door R.)

Hol. No, I shall be more at home in the hall. (going.)

Con. (to HOLDER.) Adieu, my good friend. I shall make it a point of speaking to you whenever I see you now. I wish you to get accustomed to my voice.