Dick. (dismayed) Ten! You said five last night.

Alma. But I say ten this morning.

Ned. Better accept.

Alma. It’ll be fifteen to-morrow.

Ned. Give it her, Dick.

Alma. Or I won’t play the part. (Dr. Dozey comes down, R.)

Dick. Gad, I should like to give it her! This is a conspiracy. No, hang me if I give you ten pounds a week rise. Go to the—— (crosses to R.; meets Dr. Dozey)

Dr. Hem!

Dick. (looking at Dr. Dozey) To the Antipodes. (to Alma) You’ve been there once, and you can go again.

Dr. Diana, I was too precipitate.