Christopher. When will it be my birthday?

[The Footman reënters with plates, followed by Moles, with silver dish of croquettes.

Philip. Here it comes; what is it?

Moles. Chicken croquettes, sir.

Philip. Left overs! Had chicken yesterday! Bring 'em here first!

Moles. No, ladies first, sir.

[Serves Elaine.

Lizzie. And besides, Miss Elaine is company.

[Moles serves Christopher.

Philip. That's all right. S'long it's Elaine, everything goes!