Matilda.—Stupid girl, these are clothes-pins.

Miss Spyall.—What a silly creature.

Biddy (aside).—The spalpeen!

Nicholas.—Excuse me. I must get my hat. [Exit L. E.]

Matilda.—Oh, he’s a darling man!

Miss Spyall.—Spe-len-did!(A crash heard.)

Matilda.—What have you done?

Nicholas (groans).—Broken my shins, smashed my hat and upset your toilet stand!

Matilda.—You wretch-edly unfortunate man.

[Enter Nicholas L. E. limping with smashed hat in hand.]