Mrs. Gagmore. I thought it sounded so natural.
Lord S. So it did, that's why it was so out of place. He's getting on all right now, though.
Col. Debenham (concluding a peppery soliloquy). "And as for Lady Shorthorn and that spiteful cat of a sister of hers, all I can say of Tom Debenham is——"
Penelope (loudly). "Old fool!"
[Whistles up and down the scale. Much laughter. Spinks feels that violent measures are necessary if the piece is not to be utterly ruined. He perceives Jarp standing at the wings made up as Binns the Butler. A happy thought flashes on him. He nods meaningly at Jarp.
Col. Debenham (improvising gag). "Oh, confound that bird! I must have it removed. I'll ring for the butler."
[Rings. Enter Jarp as Binns.
Binns. "'Er Ladyship's compliments, Colonel Debenham, and she would like——"
Spinks (in a whisper of concentrated fury to Jarp). Not yet; take that infernal parrot away, quick!
Jarp (loses his head; still the Butler is strong within him). "'Er Ladyship is served!"