[Moles crosses to pitcher and serves Toots first, then the others.

Philip. Toots, you're getting tipsy!

[The children laugh.

Christopher. Cousin Sammy comes to see Aunt Georgiana nearly every day.

Philip. Yes—he's begun to bring toys just like some of the others did.

Christopher. [With his mouth full.] Hobby horse! Hobby horse!

[Pointing to the hobby horse.

Lizzie. Don't talk with your mouth full, Mr. Christopher.

Philip. [Shouting.] He'll choke! He'll choke!

[All laugh, tremendously amused.