Matt. H'm! Isn't Harry the right person——?
Dolly. No, I sha'n't tell Harry. Harry would only get into a temper and muddle it. No, you must get Lucas to take himself off.
Matt. Take himself off!
Dolly. I won't have him here. You can tell him so. Be very severe with him.
Matt. [Dubious.] H'm!
Dolly. Take a very high tone.
Matt. I'm not sure that taking a high tone is quite in my line.
Dolly. Then please try it. Dad, you do realize how very serious this is, don't you?
Matt. Yes, of course. Very well, I'll tackle Lucas. We'll see what a high tone will do with him. Heigho! Sad! Sad!! Sad!!!—Sad! Sad!! Sad!!!
Dolly. Hush!