Dor. Oh no, hang it all, ma'am! Cold stuff ain't the kind of thing to do a Penny Reading on.

Miss P. I thought under the circumstances it might be easier for Cook.

Pil. Eh?

Dor. What? (long pause, the men look at her)

Miss P. But as you both object——

Dor. Hold on, ma'am!

Pil. One moment, Hannah!

Miss P. I will explain to Cook.

Pil. Hannah! Hannah! You're so hasty.

Dor. Hannah—ma'am—pity to be hasty.