Mrs. Cod. I shall endeavour——
Lynx. Do, do—rely upon me. Ha! Ha!
Mrs. Cod. Ha! Ha! Ha!
Lynx. Adieu, my friends, adieu. Good morning, Mrs. L. If I do not return by five, you need not expect me till late. Adieu.
[Exit L. H.
Mrs. Ly. May I ask, madam, why you whispered my husband?
Mrs. Cod. A mere matter of pleasantry.
Mrs. Ly. Indeed!
Mrs. Cod. He’s the most charming creature living, is that husband of yours. I wish my poor drone was like him.
Mrs. Ly. I should be sorry to make your husband unhappy, madam—