AUGUS. My dear Mrs. Duval, you surely wouldn’t pay any attention to the aspersions of a discharged servant maid. You’ll excuse my taking off my morning gown. (aside, and taking off morning gown, which he hangs on chair L. of R. table) I wouldn’t have lost this opportunity of shewing her the fall in my back for something.
Re-enter REBECCA, R. D., with hat, &c.
REBECCA. (giving him the coat) Go and take away a poor servant’s character like that—I’ve a good mind—
AUGUS. (interrupting her) Rebecca!
MRS. BROWN. (L.) Never mind, Rebecca, I have seen enough of you to think that you will suit me, so I shall take you all the same. When can you come?
REBECCA. Thank you, ma’am—thank you! When you like, ma’am—now, directly.
MRS. BROWN. No, not till to-morrow—not till you have given Mrs. Bobbins proper notice.
REBECCA. Yes, ma’am—thank you, ma’am. (to BOBBINS) You ought to be ashamed of yourself, sir, that you ought—an old gentleman like you!
AUGUS. Silence, Rebecca! If any one should call while I am out, tell them to wait—I shan’t be long. I have the honour to wish you a good morning, Mrs. Duval.
MRS. BROWN. Good morning, sir.