MORE JILLS IN OFFICE.
Scene—Postal Counter of Shop in another part of Town. Two more Young Ladies (Miss Rutina Redtape and Miss Minks) discovered. At the counter a stout but agreeable Youth purchasing post-cards. Various Members of General Public behind, waiting. Miss Redtape is engaged at the telegraphic instrument.
Stout but Agreeable Youth (to Miss Minks). Let's have another look at the thin ones.
Miss Minks. Well, you are a difficult one to please! (With a killing glance.) There! Now, perhaps you'll make up your mind!
St. Y. Not so difficult to please as you fancy. But I am a little particular about post-cards. I write a good deal on post-cards.
Miss Minks (archly). I hope you don't write your secrets on post-cards!
St. Y. If I do, you'll be able to read 'em, you know.
Miss Minks. Do you suppose I've any time for reading rubbish? Besides—(more archly still)—I don't even know your handwriting.
St. Y. I write a very nice hand. You shall see it some day.
Impatient Member of Public. Will you kindly tell me if this letter will go for a penny? (Pathetically.) I've been waiting some time!