mrs. opie. Oh!

dr. remnant. Run . . Mrs. Opie.

carnaby. There has started the new century!

mrs. opie opens the front door to look after them.

sir george leete. [With double energy.] Shut that door.

lady leete sneezes and then chokes. There is much commotion in her neighbourhood.

sir george. Now she's hurt again.

dolly. Water!

mr. crowe. Brandy!