Mrs. D. It's just his high spirits, Mrs. Pringle. I like a boy to have a bit of spirit.
[Enter Humpty with a great noise.
Humpty. Hallo, mother!
Mrs. D. Don't you see Mrs. Pringle, dear?
Humpty. Yes, I wish I didn't. I don't like Mrs. Pringle.
Mrs. D. Oh, Humpty, I'm surprised at you.
Mrs. P. [offended]. I think I'd best be going, Mrs. Dumpty.
Humpty. Look out that you don't miss the procession, Mrs. Pringle.
Mrs. D. What procession?
Humpty. Haven't you heard? All the King's horses and all the King's men are coming along here on their way to the Coronation.