Spurr. (to himself). If I only knew what to do! I shall never have the cheek to come down as I am!
[He enters the Verney Chamber dejectedly.
Scene XIV.—An Upper Corridor in the East Wing.
Steward's Room Boy (to Undershell). This is your room, Sir—you'll find a fire lit and all.
Undershell (scathingly). A fire? For me! I scarcely expected such an indulgence. You are sure there's no mistake?
Boy. This is the room I was told, Sir. You'll find candles on the mantelpiece, and matches.
Und. Every luxury indeed! I am pampered—pampered!
Boy. Yes, Sir. And I was to say as supper's at ar-past nine, but Mrs. Pomfret would be 'appy to see you in the Pugs' Parlour whenever you pleased to come down and set there.
Und. The Pugs' Parlour?
Boy. What we call the 'Ousekeeper's Room, among ourselves, Sir.