mr. tatton. I say people ought to be in bed and asleep.

carnaby. But the morning air is delightful.

mr. tatton. [Jumping at the new voice.] Leete! Now, had you the ace?

carnaby. Of course.

mr. tatton. We should have lost that too, Lady Charlie.

sarah. Bear up, Mr. Tat.

mr. tatton. Come, a game of whist is a game of whist.

carnaby. And so I strolled out after you all.

mr. tatton. She trod on a toad.

carnaby. [Carelessly.] Does she say so?