And when he does——?

Mrs. Cloys.

Then we shall see what we shall see.

Sir Fletcher.

[Walking away.] I can’t quite explain my feeling—but I am not sanguine—not at all sanguine.

Mrs. Emptage.

At any rate, in less than twelve months, if I know my girl, she will have grown heartily sick of her solemn surroundings.[surroundings.]

Mrs. Cloys.

[Indignantly.] How dare you——! how——! [Checking herself.] Well, suppose she does weary of me, good will result even from that if it sends her back to her husband.

[The door opens, and the Bishop of St. Olpherts enters with Theophila upon his arm. Justina follows them, carrying a shawl. The bishop is a mild-looking, very old man. Theophila is dressed in her cape and bonnet, and her face is hidden under her thick veil.