[Looking round open-mouthed, and blinking in bewilderment.] Matter, sir? No, sir. Nothink, sir. Not now, sir!

Horace.

[Sweetly.] Glad to hear it. You'll be all right in the morning. Hot water at the usual time, please. Good night!

[He goes into his bedroom, leaving the stage in darkness again as the curtain falls.

END OF THE SECOND ACT.


THE THIRD ACT

SCENE I

The scene represents Horace's office in Great College Street.