Angie. Horrid old thing! Poor Mr. Tick!
Mrs. T-K. Dear Mr. Topp!
Angie. Mr. Topp is a blood-thirsty old monster. I don’t like him one bit, there now!
Mrs. T-K. Brave man, he is fighting for you, and thus you repay his gallantry.
Angie. (Petulantly.) I don’t want him to fight for me. Oh, if Mr. Tick should be hurt.
Mrs. T-K. Mr. Tick is a villain.
Angie. Mr. Topp is a fool; a little blood-letting would do him good.
Mrs. T-K. Sister, don’t mention blood, I shall expire. I know I shall. Dear me, what a snarl things are in. We must stop this duel. Dear Mr. Topp!
Angie. Adorable Mr. Tick!