Dam. I will.

Nig. You had better not.

Dam. I will.

[NIGGLE runs off, F.E.L.; DAMPER follows. MISS SNARE and BOSS have been flirting during the foregoing dialogue. PINKEY has kept his seat near the fire, not daring to move, as MISS SKYLARK has been constantly regarding him.

Miss Sna. What an extraordinary series of events, for one afternoon, and no learning who or what Miss Macaw and her neice are.

Boss. Or their gentleman either. It’s all very singular. Pinkey, my man, we are going to give you another opportunity; profit by it.

Pin. Oh, don’t leave me, pray don’t.

Boss. Try again, man; try again.

Miss Sna. And avoid copying letters.

Pin. Oh! those letters.