COX (snatching letter again—reads). “Happy to inform you—false alarm”—
BOX (overlooking). “Sudden squall—boat upset—Mrs. Wiggins, your intended”—
COX. “Picked up by a steamboat”—
BOX. “Carried into Boulogne”—
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).