Mrs. Toov. (rising in towering wrath). You were not expecting to find me here, Miss, I've no doubt?
The Girl (sitting down). No; Phil didn't say there would be anyone else; but any friend of his I'm sure——
Mrs. Toov. Phil? you dare to call him "Phil!" Do you know who I am, you insolent girl, you? I am his Wife!
The Girl. His wife? I don't believe it. Are you sure you don't mean his mother. My Phil married to you, indeed—a pretty story!
Mrs. Toov. (trembling with rage). Go out of this box instantly, or I'll make you!
The Girl. I shall do nothing of the kind. Wait till my friend comes, and we'll soon——(As the door opens.) Phil, Phil, here's an abusive old female here who pretends she is your wife, and wants to order me out. I believe she must either be intoxicated or out of her senses!
Mrs. Toov. (pouncing upon the newcomer and boxing his ears soundly). Is she? it is you who are out of your senses, Pa! Take that—and that—and now come home with me, do you hear?
The Newcomer (with his hand to his cheek). "Pa," am I? I thought I was your husband just now! Well, I must have married before I was born, either way. And now, perhaps, you'll explain what all this means?
Mrs. Toov. (faintly). Oh, my goodness! I've made a dreadful mistake; it isn't Pa! Let me go—let me go!
The Newc. (putting his back against the door). Not yet, Ma'am; not yet. You don't go like this; after insulting this young lady, to whom I've the honour of being engaged, and telling her you're my wife, and then smacking my face in her presence. I've my dignity to consider, and I want satisfaction out of you. Come, we won't have a row here, for the sake of this young lady; just step out into lobby here, and I'll give you in charge for assault. Stay where you are, Milly, my dear. Now, Ma'am, will you go, or shall I send for a constable? (Mrs. T. totters out, protesting incoherently, and begging to be released.) Well, I don't want to spoil my evening's pleasure on your account. You give me your name and address, and I'll simply summon you for assault; which is more than you deserve. If you won't, I'll charge you!