[She turns her shoulder on him with marked displeasure.

Pringle.

So you keep a private band, do you, Ventimore?

Horace.

No, no,—of course I don't. It—it's only engaged for the evening.

Pringle.

I see. Hired from the Arab encampment at Earl's Court, eh?

Horace.

[Irritated.] You've guessed it first time, Pringle!

Pringle.