Miss B. Last night.
Mrs. S. (aside). So he took advantage of my short absence! (Aloud.) Madam, I am loath to hurt your feelings, but I fear that you have been imposed upon by a married man!
Miss B. Married! Oh! I see now why he pretended our union must be kept secret from the world! I am a wretched woman! (Sobbing, sits L.)
Mrs. S. I, too, have been blinded, but we will unmask the traitor between us. Step in here!
Miss B. Oh! I could tear his eyes out!
Mrs. S. That I could never allow you to do. I want to do it myself!
(Exit Miss Blithers into room, L.
Mrs. S. (locking door). Now to confront the double-dyed deceiver! He shall not know I have learnt all his perfidies! I know I have him firmly on the hook—and I will play with him in order to watch his struggles! He comes, the wretch!
Enter Selwyn, R. 2 E., looking very anxious; seeing his wife he assumes a sickly sort of smile.
Sel. So glad you are here, dearest!