Mrs. Googin. He gave me such a start. I thought it was wan of them circus clowns got loose, mum.
Warren (gayly). Wait till you see me with my paint on. (Runs out L.)
Mrs. Googin. Me husband has given me his consint and I can hang up the picture in me drawing-room, and he furthermore says that me mother is a quane and the picture is her perfect likeness.
Kitty. Then I'm sure you'll have a very merry Christmas, Mrs. Googin.
Mrs. Googin. I brought you up a little Christmas gift, mum.
Kitty. You did?
Mrs. Googin (takes out the hat). Ain't it a beauty?
Kitty. Indeed it is. But really you should keep that for yourself.
Mrs. Googin. Indade I'll not. I says to Maginnis, says I, "She's trated me like a lady, and I'll trate her like a lady also." So, here's yer Christmas prisint and many happy returns of the day.
Kitty. But this is such an expensive present, Mrs. Googin. Really, I—