Re-enter CAPTAIN PLUNGER through R. window.
CAPT. Here’s that dreadful band again. The leader says the bagpipes have told everyone we’re pitching out half crowns, and all the music in the town is on its way here.
MRS. P. Captain Plunger, I am given to understand that you’ve been going on with Mrs. Larkspur in a most improper manner.
CAPT. Nothing of the sort, my love. I never flirt—when you are with me.
EDWIN. If he has, you must forgive him this time, Mrs. Plunger, as my wife’s forgiven me. (band stops)
CAPT. What’s she forgiven you, Larkspur?
ETHEL. I’ve forgiven him his going on with Mrs. Plunger.
CAPT. So have I. I don’t at all resent his going on with Mrs. Plunger.
MRS. P. Oh, you monster!
CAPT. What I should resent would be his going off with Mrs. Plunger.