_Ang._ (_after a glance at her playbill_). Yes, because they are father and son. (_The Fourth Act passes, and she explains to her husband that Marguerite has been playing at cards, and that Armande is very angry with her._) That's why he throws money at her. _Edwin._ Rather a cad--_Armande_. _Ang._ Oh, no. You know we must not judge foreigners by an English standard. (_The last Act commences._) You see, she is very ill. That cradle covered with rugs is her bed. _Edwin._ Indeed! _Ang._ Yes. And that I suppose must be the doctor. I wonder what they are saying! This Act they all seem to be talking faster than they did in the others. That old woman was her friend. I wonder why she has left her like that! _Edwin._ Didn't she say something like "What a rum go?" It is the only line I have understood since the commencement of the performance. What is she saying now? _Ang._ (_hesitating_). Well, I am not quite sure. But you see she is very ill. She scarcely recognises _Armande_. _Edwin._ What is he saying? What has he done with his father? _Ang._ (_perplexed_). I can't quite follow this Act--they talk so fast. _Edwin._ And, I say, why on earth have these two turned up? A lady in complete bridal costume--wreath, veil, and all--and a chap in evening dress. What on earth have _they_ got to do with the story? _Ang._ Don't you think, dear, we had better get a book? _Edwin_ (_ignoring the suggestion_). There's the poor thing dead! _Ang._ Ah, I understood the last bit quite well. The Italian language is so much more expressive than our own, isn't it, dear? _Edwin._ Darling, it is! [_Cigarettes, cabs, and Curtain_. * * * * * Transcriber's Note Sundry damages or missing punctuation has been repaired. Page 277: 'Christain' corrected to 'Christian'. "(says this truly Christian cleric)". Page 282: 'Plantaganet' retained: sometimes appears as an alternative spelling of 'Plantagenet'. End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 108, June 15th, 1895, by Various