Cox. “Returned here this morning”—
Box. “Will start by early train, to-morrow”—
Cox. “And be with you at ten o’clock, exact.”
[Both simultaneously pull out their watches.
Box. Cox, I congratulate you—
Cox. Box, I give you joy!
Box. I’m sorry that most important business of the Colonial Office will prevent my witnessing the truly happy meeting between you and your intended. Good-morning!
[Going.
Cox. [Stopping him.] It’s obviously for me to retire.—Not for worlds would I disturb the rapturous meeting between you and your intended. Good morning!
Box. You’ll excuse me, sir—but our last arrangement was, that she was your intended.