Dolly. Good-night, and good-bye! [Holding out her hand.
Lucas. You aren't going to turn me out to-night!
Dolly. You said it was quite broken off.
Lucas. Yes, but—— [turns to Matt with appealing gesture. Uncle, you didn't mean to pack me off like this——
Matt. Yes, my boy! Remember the occasion. First day of the New Year. Take time by the forelock. Off you go!
[Taking him by the shoulder and trying to get him off.
Lucas. [Resisting.] Oh no! I don't see it in that light at all.
[Sinks comfortably into arm-chair.
Criddle appears at door.
Dolly. Criddle, please have Captain Wentworth's portmanteau taken to the billiard-room.