Topp. To relieve that embarrassment, I accept the conditions.

Twiggs. Take her, my boy! Take her, and God bless you, my children. (Slaps Topp on back.)

Mrs. T. Josiah, you shock me. You anticipate. This is no place for such demonstrations. Will you go home?

Mr. T. I will. Come along. (Seizes her arm.)

Topp. (Taking arm of Mrs. T-K.) Come, dear. The house of Topp & Topp shall still keep in the line of its traditions. Twin brothers, same age. (Tick takes Angie’s arm. Dress stage.)

Tableau:

R. L.
Short, Mr. Topp, Mrs. T-K., Twiggs, Mrs. T., Angie, Tick.

Curtain.