FRANK. Simon, if you say a word about this night’s proceedings, I will tell grandfather that you have been wearing his morning gown.
SIMON. Oh, sir, it was you that——
ADELA. (crossing to SIMON) And I will tell him you were tipsy.
SIMON. Oh, mum!
FRANK. Now, let us prepare to receive them.
ADELA. Yes.
SIMON. Oh, you needn’t be in a hurry, they don’t walk very fast, you will have time to get married, and to ask pardon for all your sins.
ADELA. (to AUDIENCE) More indulgence is always shewn to venerable age than is bestowed on giddy youth, and our great age, we think, deserves your consideration.
FRANK. (as old woman) Think of my eighty years, and be good children. Simon, ’tis now your turn to implore!
SIMON. My wife will be back directly!