Duke. Why not?

Mrs Jennings. One never knows who they are.

Duke. That is the beauty of it. I think that going about unknown is rather enjoyable.

Mrs Jennings. It's a cheap enjoyment at any rate. [Whistle heard]. Oh, there's a horrid tunnel. Now we shall be smothered.

[The stage becomes dark].

Duke [loud]. What a horrid noise!

Mrs Jennings. What!

Duke. What a horrid noise!

Mrs Jennings. I can't hear.

Duke. What?