Mrs. F. Now you are absurd, Henry. I’ll wash my hands of the whole affair.
Dr. F. My dear, that is just what I wanted you to say.
Mrs. F. Indeed, then you needn’t have asked my opinion at all.
Dr. F. I am sure this Patsy O’Wang is a treasure.
Mrs. F. (In astonishment.) Patsy O’Wang! Patsy doesn’t sound very Chinese.
Dr. F. But he has a history.
Mrs. F. Oh indeed! That’s rather a doubtful accomplishment for a cook.
Dr. F. Quite the contrary! Harriet, I tell you that I’ve found a treasure. Let me read you what Major Barker says in his letter recommending Chin Sum.
Mrs. F. Chin Sum! I thought you said his name was—what barbarous name did you say?