Pilcher. Happy New Year to you all! Excuse me. [Depositing his parcels.] My New Year's gifts to a few of my parishioners!
Dolly. New Year's gifts!
Pilcher. To those who need them. [Shaking hands with her.] Happy New Year, Mr. Barron!
[Shaking hands.
Matt. Happy New Year!
Pilcher. How do this morning, Telfer! [Harry nods.] My dear Mrs. Sturgess! [Shaking hands.
Renie. Happy New Year! What a lovely sermon you gave us again last night!
Pilcher. Lovely! Well, say healthy, bracing.
Harry. A jolly good rouser again. Made me feel—well——
[Gives himself a shake.