Jack. [Picking up the muffin-dish.] Oh, that is nonsense; you are
always talking nonsense.

Algernon. Jack, you are at the muffins again! I wish you wouldn't.
There are only two left. [Takes them.] I told you I was
particularly fond of muffins.

Jack. But I hate tea-cake.

Algernon. Why on earth then do you allow tea-cake to be served up
for your guests? What ideas you have of hospitality!

Jack. Algernon! I have already told you to go. I don't want you
here. Why don't you go!

Algernon. I haven't quite finished my tea yet! and there is still
one muffin left. [Jack groans, and sinks into a chair. Algernon
still continues eating.]

ACT DROP




THIRD ACT


SCENE