forgive me.

_El_. Oh, this is too horrible! [_Shrinks from him, and bursts into a
violent fit of weeping_.]

_Pl_. There, that's capital! Nothing like a hearty fit of tears to kuk-
kuk-comfort a woman when she finds herself in a mess. Now Flamm, if you
call a kuk-kuk-cab, we'll put her in and send her home.

[_Exit_ Flamm.

_Ad_. If you'll have the kindness, Dr Plumper, to give me your address,
and allow me to call upon you to-morrow, I think I shall be able to give
both Mrs Plumper and yourself a complete explanation of what must appear
most extraordinary conduct on my part.

_Re-enter_ Flamm.

_Fl_. The cab is ready.

_Ad_. Now, Lady Elaine, if you will allow Dr Plumper and myself to
assist you, we will accompany you home. [_Exeunt omnes_.



SCENE VI.--Lady Gules's Boudoir. Lord and Lady Gules--Adolphus.


_Lord G_. Ha, ha, ha! Oh, wait a moment, my dear Gresham, or you'll
kill me with laughing. It's the best joke I ever heard in my life, and