Mar. [Haughtily.] Thank you, sir—it is not requisite.
Man. [Aside.] Forgetting again.
[Goes up Terrace.
Bev. [Aside.] Pretty cool!
Mar. Very presuming of that steward.
Mad L. Very polite of that gentleman.
Bev. Highly disgusting to this gentleman.
Mad. L. Well, de Bevannes, you must find some other amusement for the ladies.
Bev. 'Gad, I'll soon do that. It's positively fatiguing to be in such general request with them. They can't do without me for one moment—they absolutely—
Turns and perceives Manuel, who, during the preceding dialogue, has entered into conversation with the ladies, and has, by this time, offered his arm to two of them—They all accompany him off.