(Exit Dibbs, C.

Capt. K. (entering, L. U. E.). Me darling!

Sel. (stopping). Who’s this familiar fellow?

Grace. Oh! Corney! Papa’s changed his mind again, and withdrawn his consent!

Capt. K. Would he give you to this Bellamy? (Grace nods, “Yes.”)

Sel. Is that Captain Katskill?

Capt. K. Never while I am alive.

Sel. Excuse me, sir——(advancing).

Capt. K. (only half turning to him). Sir, I did not address meself to you! (Continuing conversation to ladies.) I do not yet despair me darling!

Sel. Darling! How dare you call my——