Burns: Even through disaster, I must. It is the only honour I have.
[The Fergusons come back.]
Mrs. Ferguson: Forgive us, please.
Burns: Thank you, Mrs. Ferguson, for your kindness—it was very obliging of you to bring me here. Good-afternoon.
Mrs. Ferguson: Good-afternoon, Mr. Burns.
Ferguson: Many flattering things have been said, Mr. Burns.
Burns (to Mrs. Stewart): Good-afternoon, madam.
Mrs. Stewart: Good luck, Mr. Burns.
Ferguson (going out with him): Very flattering, I assure you. Most gratifying you must find it—
[They go out.]