COX. Nor have I any rooted antipathy to you, sir.
BOX. Besides, it was all Mrs. Bouncer’s fault, sir.
COX. Entirely, sir (gradually approaching chairs).
BOX. Very well, sir!
COX. Very well, sir! (Pause.)
BOX. Take a bit of roll, sir?
COX. Thank ye, sir (breaking a bit off. Pause).
BOX. Do you sing, sir?
COX. I sometimes join in a chorus.
BOX. Then give us a chorus. (Pause.) Have you seen the Bosjemans, sir?