First Emp. Ah, there you are right, my dear! She was artful! [Enter Second Member of the Public, covered up in cloaks and only showing the tip of his nose.
Second Mem. of the Pub. (in a feeble voice). Can you tell me, please, when the Mail starts for India?
First Emp. Well, the sea air is the sea air. And that reminds me, what do you think of this tobacco-pouch for—
Second Emp. (archly). For I know who! Why, you have got his initials in forget-me-nots!
First Emp. I think them so pretty, and they are very easy to do.
Second Mem. of the Pub. (in a rather louder voice). Can you tell me, please, when the Mail starts for India?
Second Emp. I must say, dear, you have the most perfect taste. Well, he will be ungrateful if he isn't charmed with them! Absolutely charmed!
Second Mem, of the Pub. (louder still). Will you be so good as to say when the Mail starts for India?
First Emp. Oh, you are in a hurry! (To Friend.) Yes, I took a lot of trouble in getting the gold beads. There is only one place where you can get them. They don't sell them at the Stores.
Second Mem. of the Pub. (in a loud tone of voice). Again I ask you when the Mail leaves for India?