Dickie.

Oh, I wouldn’t bother about that.

Mrs. Fergusson.

Oh yes, I insist. Besides, it makes it look so much more probable.

[She looks in her purse.

Mrs. Fergusson.

Oh, how stupid of me! I’ve only got a two-shilling bit in my purse. You don’t happen to have a couple of sovereigns on you.

Dickie.

Oh, yes, I think I have. The only money I’ve earned to-day.

[He takes them out of his pocket and gives them to Mrs. Fergusson. She puts them on the desk with a two-shilling piece.