Pringle.

Well, I must say I'm glad you've got rid of him. And—er—you can rely on me to keep quiet about it for the future.

Horace.

[Drily.] My dear chap, I feel sure I can.

Pringle.

[Going up to the door on right above the arch.] Good-night. [Disconsolately.] I shall go and get something to eat at an "A.B.C."

Horace.

[Going up with him.] Good-night, old fellow. It's rough on you, but I did my best!

Pringle.

[Turning on him with resentment.] You needn't have told 'em I'd had three teeth out! Good-night.