Dolly. My dear Dad, I actually remember the exact amount: [thirty-four], seven, six. Thirty-four, seven, six. I shall never enter Fulks and Garnet's shop again!


Enter Criddle. [Announces.] Captain Wentworth!

Enter Captain Lucas Wentworth, a good-looking smart young army man about thirty. He is in riding-clothes. Exit Criddle. At Captain Wentworth's entrance Renie shows keen interest, throws him a secret glance as he goes to shake hands with Dolly.

Dolly. Ah, Lu! What, over again! Happy New Year once more!

Lucas. Same to you. [Shaking hands.] Happy New Year, everybody! Good afternoon, Harry!

[Nodding to Harry.

Harry. Ditto, Lu.

Lucas. Ah, Uncle Matt! Happy New Year!

[Shaking hands.