Cor. Because, my dear sir, I was otherwise engaged, and I felt assured that you would indulge me to that extent and postpone your desires to my especial accommodation. Thank you! [With a wave of the hand.]
Dol. Oh! and how in thunder were you engaged?
Cor. [Loftily.] I was paring my finger nails.
Dol. Oh! Oh! [Falls in chair at desk.] This is too much. To return travel-wearied and hungry, and be made to wait by such a jackass. And I must be at court at ten, and [pulls out watch] it’s nine now. [Starts up in a rage.] I’ll not stand it, sir! I’ll throw you out of the window!
Cor. [R. C.] Indeed! Then I should be at a loss to wonder what could be the matter with the door. Stay your temper, sir! It is decidedly unbecoming a man of your years. Preserve a calm dignity such as I furnish a striking example of.
Dol. [Disgusted.] There, sir! [Hands him letter.] This is the gratitude I receive for what I have done for you. Read it, and I hope you will have as much joy of it as I have in getting rid of you.
Cor. Thank you! Thanks! You have performed your duty well. Some day I will return the kindness; I shall engage you as my lawyer.
Dol. Get out, or I shall be tempted to do you an injury. Get your things ready to leave to-night, sir! I’ll not put up with your nonsense and impudence another day. Now go, sir! and order a lunch for me at the restaurant, to be sent here—and mind you see that I am not disturbed until court time. I’ve got more than I can do to prepare my cases for this morning’s court. I may forget the flight of time, in which case you will please come in and remind me of court time.
Cor. Your wishes shall be obeyed. I fly to execute your orders. [Exit D. R. 4 E.]