COX. Upon your honor?
BOX. As a gentleman?
MRS. B. Yes, and she’s left a note for Mr. Cox.
COX. Give it to me!
MRS. B. Then open the door!
COX. Put it under! (Letter is put under the door; COX picks up the letter and opens it.) Goodness gracious!
BOX (snatching letter). Gracious goodness! (COX snatches the letter and runs forward, followed by BOX.)
COX (reading). “Dear Mr. Cox, pardon my candor”—
BOX (looking over and reading). “But being convinced that our feelings, like our ages, do not reciprocate”—
COX. “I hasten to apprise you of my immediate union”—