COX. You’re no such thing, sir! and I prefer presenting you to Penelope Ann.
BOX. I’ve no wish to be introduced to your intended.
COX. My intended? How can that be, sir? You proposed to her first!
BOX. What of that, sir? I came to an untimely end, and you popped the question afterwards.
COX. Very well, sir!
BOX. Very well, sir!
COX. You are much more worthy of her than I am, sir. Permit me, then, to follow the generous impulse of my nature—I give her up to you.
BOX. Benevolent being! I wouldn’t rob you for the world! (Going.) Good-morning, sir!
COX (seizing him). Stop!