Steven. And, besides, he’s a winner in disguising his person and voice. George and I coached all one day, lamenting that he had been left behind, and there he was, sitting beside the driver all the time. Now to the act!
[Goes to writing-table, and writes. After writing a page, he blots it on blotter and turns over and writes on second sheet.
Dennis. If it works I don’t go back to the city by a long sight. The governor may go it alone till I have seen the fun.
George (rising and imitating English accent and using his watch as an eye-glass). I say, Steve, cawnt he make the heavy English noticeable?
Dennis. Yes; tell him to come out strong on that.
George. And remember he’s in the hands of an oculist, doncher know. That will be a good excuse for goggles.
Dennis. Tell him we’ll share the expense if he will only come.
Steven. What was his third name?
George. George Augustus Guelph Dunstan—otherwise Dust-pan.
Dennis. When is an earl a small thing?