Mrs. Gaylustre!

Mrs. Gaylustre.

Oh, Sir Julian, don’t, don’t stop!

Sir Julian Twombley.

I thought I was alone with Lady Euphemia.

Mrs. Gaylustre.

I am waiting to see dear Lady Twombley. Oh, do permit me to hear that sweet instrument!

Sir Julian Twombley.

Pray sit down!

[Sir Julian resumes his seat and plays a plaintive melody. Mrs. Gaylustre listens in a rapt attitude.]