Messenger. You know him?
Horace. I know of him, and he knows me. He has a very high opinion of me. He told a friend of mine last year that I was the coming man.
Messenger. Most interesting. Listen!
Sir Edward. Parker? Horace Parker? Oh, yes, a very wealthy man, I think.
Mrs. Clarence. He was, but I hear he has lost everything in this bank smash.
Sir Edward. Indeed! I am very sorry to hear it. He was a useful subscriber. Very sad! Dear, dear!
Horace. That is a tribute from him.
Mrs. Clarence. I suppose he will be able to turn his scientific abilities to use and make a living that way?
Sir Edward. I’m afraid not.
Mrs. Clarence. Why not?