THE BLUE BELLES OF SCOTLAND.
(Latest prose version from the Modern Athens.)
Scene—A Dressing-room.
Time—The Present.
Characters—A Mistress and her Maid.
Mistress. Now then, Mary, you really must make haste or I shall not be in time. Have you got my latest bonnet from Paris?
Maid. Yes, Madam. I told John to put the foot-warmer and the carriage rug in the brougham.
Mistress. Quite right; and now have you got my fan?
Maid. Yes, Madam, and I suppose you will want your opera-glasses?
Mistress. Naturally; how could I see anything distinctly without them? There is sure to be such a crowd. And, by the way, have you got me a packet of literature?
Maid. Yes, Madam. Three novels, and all the illustrated papers.
Mistress. If there are many delays I shall be able to pass the time pleasantly. And the luncheon basket?
Maid. Yes, M'm. Cold fowl, flask of sherry, some celery, a pound cake, knives, forks, glasses, plates, salt, mustard, bread, and a bottle of soda-water. Is there anything else?
Mistress. Well, perhaps I might carry in my muff my pocket camera. 'Tis just possible I may be able to get a snap-shot at the principal character.
(Enters the carriage.)
You haven't given me my special ticket.
Maid. Here it is, Madam. Shall I tell John to drive to the Concert-room?
Mistress. No, no. Tell him to take me to the Court. I am going to assist at a trial for murder!