(KIKI, without replying, smoothes his ruffled fur.)

TOBY-DOG

Proclaim your freedom I tell you! It's the custom. Whenever a door is opened one must run, jump, twist oneself into half circles and cry out.

KIKI-THE-DEMURE

One? Who's one, pray?

TOBY-DOG

We dogs.

KIKI-THE-DEMURE, (seated and very dignified)