Harry. What do you mean of any importance?
Dolly. Well, you must have some bills—they grow up before you know—such as Doctors' bills—you can't settle them all on the spur of the moment, but I've nothing—nothing of importance. So please put in your sovereign for me, Dad, and look pleasant about it.
Matt. You declare upon your word of honor that you have broken off your bad habit of running up bills?
Dolly. Yes.
Matt. Entirely?
Dolly. Yes. You said you wouldn't be inquisitive.
Matt. Yes, but——
Pilcher. Mrs. Telfer has given her word. I think I may claim one victory for free will, [nodding victoriously at the Professor who shakes his head], and one sovereign for the Blanket Club.
Matt. Hum! [Draws a sovereign out of his pocket and very reluctantly drops it into the box, shakes his head at Dolly who looks a little uncomfortable.] Who volunteers next?
Renie. I do. No—I'll wait a little—I want to make sure that I am perfectly honest with myself and with everybody.