Mr. S. And, with or without your permission, shall be introduced.
Fitz. Shall be introduced.
Mr. S. Mr. Fitz Partington shall introduce him.
Fitz. It ain’t a him, it’s a her. (Opens door, and discovers Ruth.)
Mrs. V. B. Ruth Tredgett!
Ruth. Ay, missis, ’tain’t no other.
Mr. S. What does this mean? Is this a hoax? (Indignantly, to Fitz Partington.)
Fitz. Is this a hoax? (Appealing to the others).
Mr. S. What does this woman want here?