Bailiff. Never you fear me, I'll show the lady that I have something to say for myself as well as another. One man has one way of talking, and another man has another, that's all the difference between them.
Enter Miss Richland and her Maid.
Miss Rich. You'll be surprised, sir, with this visit. But you know I'm yet to thank you for choosing my little library.
Honeyw. Thanks, madam, are unnecessary, as it was I that was obliged by your commands. Chairs here. Two of my very good friends, Mr. Twitch, and Mr. Flanigan. Pray, gentlemen, sit without ceremony.
Miss Rich. Who can these odd-looking men be? I fear it is as I was informed. It must be so.
Aside.
Bailiff (after a pause). Pretty weather, very pretty weather, for the time of the year, madam.
Follower. Very good circuit weather in the country.
Honeyw. You officers are generally favourites among the ladies. My friends, madam, have been upon very disagreeable duty, I assure you. The fair should, in some measure, recompense the toils of the brave.
Miss Rich. Our officers do indeed deserve every favour. The gentlemen are in the marine service, I presume, sir?