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First Constable:

Now I always get them most dirty at the thumbs. Snow-drops——

 

Second Constable (looking at his watch):

Well, it’ll start soon now. But there’s nobody here yet.

[Enter First and Second Man and Stripling, and sit down near the proscenium.]

 

First Constable:

Now they’re crowding up all at once——

 

Second Constable:

And never any proper order.

 

The Stripling:

I say, aren’t they dressed up? And what shiny boots!

 

First Man:

And white gloves. They can afford it. Why, I haven’t even got any socks.

 

Second Man:

I’ve got some, but they’re full of holes.

 

The Stripling:

But these policemen have got holes in their socks too, I expect.

 

First Man:

Go and ask them.

 

The Stripling:

Yes, but I’d rather not wait for an answer.