Prof. It does offer a way out of the difficulty. In any case I must publish my book. [Exit.
Dolly. Dad, I won't have her here next Christmas.
Matt. No, my dear, I wouldn't.
Dolly. That wretched Lucas!
Matt. What is to be done with him?
Dolly. Pack him off! Pack him off at once!
[Lucas cautiously looks in from upper conservatory door.
Lucas. I say, how's the old bird seem to take it?
Dolly. Old bird!