No; I think you would like me to, but unfortunately this is not our house, and one must observe the convenances.

Miss Woodward.

[Going to door, L.] Good-bye, Mr. Gunning.

Gunning.

Moral force will detain you.

Miss Woodward.

What moral force, pray?

[Turning.

Gunning.

Curiosity. You know you are dying to know what I have to say.