[Olive comes out of the library and stands at the top of the steps. Theophila regards her for a moment blankly, then goes to the balustrade, and stares up at her. After a brief pause Theophila joins Mrs. Cloys, but seeing John, she comes unsteadily towards him and looks him in the face. Then as she turns away to Mrs. Cloys, she utters a groan, and tumbles to the floor at John’s feet.
END OF THE SECOND ACT.
THE THIRD ACT
The Scene is the same as in the previous Act, but a few articles of furniture are differently disposed about the room. There is no fire; and flowers decorate the fireplace. The windows are open and the light is that of a fine afternoon in summer.
Fraser is seated upon the settee. John Allingham appears in the garden, looks into the room, glares fiercely at Fraser, coughs significantly, and walks away. When John has gone, Fraser, glancing at the window, rises, and, with an angry exclamation, crosses the room. Mrs. Cloys and Justina enter; Mrs. Cloys is dressed as in the previous Acts, but without her bonnet and mantle; Justina is in a bright morning-dress.
Mrs. Cloys.
[To Fraser.] She insists upon rising; she will see you in a few minutes.
Fraser.
Thank you.
Mrs. Cloys.