Fred. I never thought of doing such a thing.

Bob. Nor I.

Butts. ’Tis false: all three were concerned in it.

Harry. Do you charge us with falsehood?

Fred. Mind what you’re about: I won’t be called a liar.

Bob. No, sir! If you say we lie, you’ll find yourself lying on the floor.

Butts. There’s a lie somewhere.

Harry. Oh, come! I can’t stand that. Let’s throw him into the lake!

Fred. Good! I’m with you.