Um! You've countenanced it this time right enough. (Takes "Illustrated Police News" from his pocket, and, opening it, holds it up.) "The Councillor and the Strong Woman. Amusing Scene at the Aquarium."
MR. BEN DIXON.
(Aghast.) Oh, my——
THEODORE TRAVERS.
(Fixing paper in front of fable.) It's such an excellent likeness of you, too. I've had friends of mine in this thing before, but it's never been a bit like 'em. This is a genuine portrait of you. No one could mistake it.
MR. BEN DIXON.
My dear Theodore, I can explain—I can explain everything.
THEODORE TRAVERS.
You generally can. The question is, step-father, will anybody believe you?