Furness (annoyed). Now I warn you, Staffurth, I may only be about half your size, but I shall have to thrash you severely if you talk like that.

Staffurth. You dog.

Furness (with dignity). For the sake of your wife, go before I climb up you and strike you.

[Exit Staffurth.

Curtain.

A THREATENED STRIKE.

John Staffurth.. Mr. C. Aubrey Smith.

Captain Furness.. Mr. Owen Nares.

III.