LORD TIMES. I hold in my one hand the riddle, and in the other the answer in a sealed envelope, to prevent any suspicion of hanky-panky. Third prize, forward! Now, my child, this is the riddle. On the night of the Zeppelin raids, what was it that everyone rushed to save first?
3RD PRIZE. The children.
LORD TIMES. Children not included.
(The lady is at a loss.)
PRINCE. Time’s up! Hoo-ray!
(He signs callously to the CENSOR, who disappears with his victim through a side door, to reappear presently, wiping his axe and skipping gaily.)
LORD TIMES. Second prize, forward. Now, Duchess, answer.
2ND PRIZE. Her jewels!
(LORD TIMES shakes his head.)