DANNY. Our plain duty is now to attack the victuals so as to become strong in that Wonder’s service. Here’s to dear Dr. Bodie, and may she find plenty to do elsewhere till this party is over.
PROBATIONER (able to toss her head again). After all, she put us in a false position.
DANNY. That’s true. Down with her!
PROBATIONER. I drink to you, Danny.
DANNY (gallantly). And I reply with mine.
CINDERELLA. It’s queer to think I’m being—what’s the word?—hostess.
DANNY. All things are queer ever since the dull old days before the war; and not the unqueerest is that Daniel Duggan, once a plumber, is now partaking of currant cake with the Lady Charlotte something!
CINDERELLA (nearly letting her cup fall). What?
PROBATIONER. You weren’t supposed to know that.