PAUL. We've given up trusting Zack with money. He lost a shilling on the day you came.
VIRGINIA. Oh dear, then what's to be done? I know. You give Zack the ha'penny for a birthday present. Then he can give it me.
PAUL. What is your present, Jenny?
VIRGINIA. It's a shaving-set.
PAUL. Zack's no use for shaving. He's never shaved in his life.
VIRGINIA. His beard looks that kind of beard. That's why I want him to begin. Give him the ha'penny, Paul. Paul. Oh, it'll not matter. Zack isn't superstitious. Virginia. But I am. All decent-minded women are. And I won't cut my friendship for Zack.
PAUL. Well, if you insist. (Taking coins from pocket.) Oh, no good. I've got no change.
VIRGINIA. You've got a sixpence there. That will do. (She takes it and hands it Zack.) There you are, Zack. Now you give it me and I'll get your present from upstairs.
PAUL. But—Jenny—sixpence!
(Mrs. Munning opens door l. and enters with James Abbott, a pleasant gentleman, dressed in good country clothes.)