Alph. Yes; I attach more importance to notes than money in coin.
Aug. Why so?
Alph. Why, you see if you put a five-pound note in your waistcoat pocket, you double it; and when you bring it out again you see it increases.
Aug. Ah, awfully jolly! I’ll remember that!
Alph. (Aside.) So will I. I read it in Tit-Bits.
Aug. But, joking on one side, I must pay for the drinks.
Alph. No, no, old fellow; I really——
(Putting his hand in his pocket.)
Aug. Now, once and for all you are not going to pay——
Alph. (Aside.) No, I’m not. (Aloud.) But I insist!