Come, lad. They have yet to see the Macphail lead the Strathspey with his betrothed.

[They go out together.]

Mrs. Gaylustre.

Yes, and they shall ultimately see the Macphail writing love-letters to Fanny—love-letters with a promise of marriage in ’em. I’ll consult a solicitor directly I reach town and be ready to marry or to sue him. Oh, Fanny, Fanny, ungrateful girl, what a lot you have to be thankful for!

[She runs out and Angèle peeps in.]

Angèle.

Milord! Miladi! [She enters.] I must find miladi! Miladi!

[Lady Twombley enters.]

Lady Twombley.

No news from Reeves & Shuckleback, the Stockbrokers. The waiting for it will finish me!