She remained but a short time.
Report, on coming out: "Sergeant Cuff is depressed in his spirits; but Sergeant Cuff is a perfect gentleman." My lady's own maid followed.
Remained much longer.

Report, on coming out: "If Sergeant Cuff doesn't believe a respectable woman, he might keep his opinion to himself, at any rate!" Penelope went next.

Remained only a moment or two.

Report, on coming out: "Sergeant Cuff is much to be pitied.

He must have been crossed in love, father, when he was a young man." The first housemaid followed Penelope.