You have not seen it? Let me read it to you.

[Searches eagerly in pile of cuttings.

Puff.

[Indifferently.] I never look at unfavourable criticisms.

Sneer.

A wise precaution, truly!

Puff.

Very. It saves valuable time. For if a notice is unfavourable, I am always sure to have it read aloud to me by one d——d good-natured friend or another!