_First Mem. of the Pub._ (_furious_). A threepenny stamp! I want three
penny stamps. Three stamps costing a penny each. See?
_First Emp._ (_with calm unconcern_). Then why didn't you say so
before? (_Supplies stamps and turns to Friend._) Then MARIA of course
wanted to go to Birchington.
_Second Emp._ Why Birchington? Why did she want to go to Birchington?
_First Emp._ Well--_he_ of course was at Herne Bay.
_Second Emp._ Ah, now I begin to understand her artfulness.
_First Emp._ Ah, there you are right, my dear! She _was_ artful!
[_Enter Second Member of the Public, covered up in cloaks and
only showing the tip of his nose._
_Second Mem. of the Pub._ (_in a feeble voice_). Can you tell me,
please, when the Mail starts for India?
_First Emp._ Well, the sea air _is_ the sea air. And that reminds me,
what do you think of this tobacco-pouch for--
_Second Emp._ (_archly_). For I know who! Why, you have got his
initials in forget-me-nots!
_First Emp._ I think them so pretty, and they are very easy to do.
_Second Mem. of the Pub._ (_in a rather louder voice_). Can you tell
me, please, when the Mail starts for India?
_Second Emp.
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