Lucas. Then how——?

Matt. Dolly put me up to it. [Laughs at him.

Lucas. Dolly?

Dolly enters with a cloak which she throws on sofa.

Matt. Ah, Doll——

Dolly. [Looking severely at Lucas.] Have you spoken to him?

Matt. Yes, very seriously, extra seriously, and he's going to do the right thing and clear out, aren't you, Lucas?

Lucas. [A little unwillingly.] Yes.

Matt. [Clapping him on the shoulder.] Good chap! Good chap!

Dolly. [Still a little severe.] I'm pleased to hear it. [To Lucas.] You've behaved in a most scandalous——