Jones. (returning) Oh, sir!
Fle. Still here?
Jones. “I’m struck with your charms”—is it refined English?
Fle. (bell rings) Attend to the bell.
Jones. (returning) Is it more refined—“I am smitten with your charms?” (bell rings violently.)
Fle. Devil take it, they’ll pull the bell down.
Jones. I’m going, sir! (aside.) Shall I put smitten or struck? I must toss up for it, heads or tails.
[Exit door, C.
Fle. If I allow this woman to play the part, she’ll ruin the piece.
Enter BELGRAVE, C.