How the deuce should I know?

Jack Straw.

Well, my dear fellow, I think it’s very careless of you. You might have looked it out. Supposing some one had asked me my age?

Lady Wanley.

I wish you really were a royal personage.

Jack Straw.

It does seem hard that a waiter should have such a way with him, doesn’t it?

Lady Wanley.

[Confidentially.] Who are you really?

Jack Straw.