Mrs. Cloys.

Mercy on us! there’s only one topic that can present itself.

Sir Fletcher Portwood.

I am not often nonplussed. You had better watch me closely; follow my lead—tsch!

John enters with Olive, who is now without her outdoor

apparel.

John.

[After bowing to Mrs. Cloys.] How do you do, Sir Fletcher? [Nodding to Claude.] How are you, Emptage?

Sir Fletcher Portwood.

[With a wave of the hand towards Mrs. Cloys.] My sister, Mrs. Cloys.