Tick. Marked “Exhibit A,” etc.
Mrs. T-K. Is it so very important as that?
Topp. (Aside.) I’ll scare her away! (To her.) Oh! yes, of the utmost importance. The strain is especially—
Tick. Yes, the strain is everything, mine is all O. K. in the books.
Topp. (Surprised.) Say now! Are you here yet, young man? Explain your conduct, sir. Confound you, you are listening to a private conversation.
Tick. I’m waiting to be shown out.
Topp. Oh, to be sure! Where is that infernal niggro. (Rings bell.)
Tick. The pedigree of mine is without a flaw. They are from Spots, mother Fly, sire, Robinson Crusoe. (Topp and Mrs. T-K look puzzled.) Are yours down in the books?
Mrs. T-K. In the books? I don’t understand you.