I—I admit that it doesn't seem so incredible as it did. But, if true, there's all the less excuse for you. Because you can make this Jinnee, or whatever he is, do anything you tell him. You can't deny that—I've seen you do it, you know!
Sylvia.
Ah!
Horace.
I can manage him right enough when he's there—it's when I haven't got my eye on him that he makes all these mistakes.
Sylvia.
But why should he change poor father into a one-eyed mule? It's so utterly unreasonable!
Horace.
I'm afraid the Professor alarmed him by threatening to send for a constable. However, darling—and this is what I'm here to tell you—it won't last long. I'll take care that your father will soon be restored.
Sylvia.