MRS. P. By-the-bye, Jeremiah, I have ordered dinner an hour later to-day.
MRS. MAJOR. Indeed? and for what reason, pray?
MRS. P. Because it suits me.
MAJOR. Oh! of course, my dear Georgina, if it suits her—
MRS. MAJOR. But it doesn’t suit me. I expect Mr. Simcox, the jeweller, early this evening, and cannot dine later than five.
MAJOR. Oh! of course, my dear mother, if she expects Mr. Simcox—
MRS. P. It’s too late now, the dinner will be served at six o’clock.
MRS. MAJOR. I won’t give way! It will be on the table at five.
MRS. P. Six.
MRS. MAJOR. Five.