Cod. Yes—yes, ugh!—(Shuddering.)

Mrs. Cod. And I’m dying for air.

Mrs. Young. So am I, Mrs. Coddle.

Young. I am sure you are not.

Mrs. Young. I am.

Dismal. Shall I open the folding doors?

Cod. No—no!

Dove. I feel very languishing.

Mrs. Dove. Henry! languid.

Dove. Languid!—how she does take me up before people.—(aside.)