Martin.
[Dubiously preparing to obey.] But you’re not deaf, sir!
Sanford.
[Slightly dashed.] No, I’m not deaf—but it might give us an idea—— [He backs away from Martin.] There! Now try it!
Martin.
[On a low note.] You’d best go to bed, sir!
Sanford.
[With an irritability that shows he has heard.] I can’t hear a word!
Martin.
[As before.] You wouldn’t want rheumatism on your wedding day! You know what the doctor——