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] . It’s all very well to say you are waiting; so am I waiting.

. Father’s a cowardy custard.

. So are you a cowardy custard.

(They are now glaring at each other.)

. I am not frightened.

. Neither am I frightened.

. Well, then, take it.

. Well, then, you take it.

(butting in again). Why not take it at the same time?

(haughtily). Certainly. Are you ready, Michael?

(as nothing has happened). One—two—three.

( partakes, but resorts to hanky-panky.)

. Father hasn’t taken his!

( howls.)

(inexpressibly pained). Oh father!

(who has been hiding the glass behind him). What do you mean by ‘oh father’? Stop that row, Michael. I meant to take mine but I—missed it. ( shakes her head sadly